Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Schmitz

Richard "Dick" Schmitz

Apr 27, 2025

Richard 'Dick" Schmitz, age 84, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 27, 2025. His family was circling at his bedside at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center, in New Prague, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4-7, pm and on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 9:30-10:45 am, with...

Magdalen "Maddie" A. Lambrecht

Magdalen "Maddie" A. Lambrecht

Apr 23, 2025

Magdalen Angela Lambrecht, daughter of John Leo and Emma Margaretha (Moes) Sieben was born on May 1, 1929, in Hampton, MN. She passed from this earthly life on April 23, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital, Shakopee, MN. Maddie will be laid to rest next to Harold on Friday, May 2, 2025 with 9 am – 11 am visitation at St....

Tyler Wrobel

Tyler Wrobel

Apr 22, 2025

Tyler Wrobel, age 25, of Farmington (formerly of Prior Lake) tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident on April 22, 2025. Tyler left us far too soon, but in his short time here, he made a lasting impact on everyone lucky enough to know him.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at...

David Alan Davenport

David Alan Davenport

Apr 21, 2025

David Alan Davenport, age 74, of Farmington, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Dave at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Valley Christian Church, 20270 Iberia Avenue, Lakeville. Dave will be...

Cheryl Ann (Gargano) Fox

Cheryl Ann (Gargano) Fox

Apr 21, 2025

Cheryl Ann Fox (Gargano), age 55 of Webster Minnesota, passed away on April 21, 2025, one day prior to her 56th birthday. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Cheryl was born April 22, 1969, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, to Gordon (Jim) and Frances (Cookie) Gargano (Novak). Cheryl graduated from Anoka High School in 1987 where she played fast-pitch softball....

Wally W. Will

Wally W. Will

Apr 18, 2025

Wallace W. Will, age 93, of New Prague (formerly of Prior Lake), passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side on April 18, 2025.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM with a memorial gathering from 9:00 - 10:45 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Ave.) in Prior...

Luverne Anne Prekker

Luverne Anne Prekker

Apr 14, 2025

Luverne Anne Prekker, age 90, longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025 at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday,...

Wilfred "Willie" Mahowald

Wilfred "Willie" Mahowald

Apr 12, 2025

Wilfred “Willie” Mahowald, age 93, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Carver Ridge Assisted Living, in Carver, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with a gathering starting at 3:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 South Marschall Road) in Shakopee, MN. Pastor David Trautmann...

Sue Luskey

Sue Luskey

2025

Sue Luskey, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2025 at the age of 61.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course (21775 Ridges Drive) in Jordan, MN.

Born on November 21, 1963, Sue was the youngest...

Lauretta Jo (Lane) McNeil

Lauretta Jo (Lane) McNeil

Apr 5, 2025

Lauretta Jo McNeil (Lane), age 70, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

A visitation honoring Lauretta will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 S Marschall Road, Shakopee. An additional visitation will be held at the funeral...

Gloria Joyce Pautz

Gloria Joyce Pautz

Mar 30, 2025

Gloria Joyce Pautz went to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2025 in her Prior Lake farm home, being held by her husband and surrounded with the love of her family.

Gloria was born February 26, 1959 in Wadena, Minnesota to Rev. Karl and Marion Stroming. Her four siblings are Carl Randy (Linda) Stroming, Diann “DeeDee” (Duane) Tweeten, Tim (Chris)...

Raymond "Ray" Busch

Raymond "Ray" Busch

Mar 30, 2025

Raymond "Ray" Busch, age 84, of Prior Lake, MN, the Great Storyteller, shared his last story on March 30, 2025, with family at his side at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN. He continues to write his new story now in Heaven.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM with...

Mavis Marie Mohr

Mavis Marie Mohr

Mar 30, 2025

Mavis Marie (Westphal) Mohr, age 81, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

To fulfill Mavis’ wishes, a private family service will be held.

Mavis was born December 26, 1943, to Loarf and Hilda (Wolter) Westphal in Ortonville, MN. She was one of 11 children born in that family. Mavis was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran...

Paul "PJ" Sunder

Paul "PJ" Sunder

Mar 27, 2025

Paul “PJ” Sunder passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 27, 2025.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Ridges at Sand Creek (21775 Ridges Drive) in Jordan on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM with a Remembrance Service at 3:00 PM. Paul will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan. In lieu...

Arlene Martin

Arlene Martin

Mar 26, 2025

Arlene Martin, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Collier Center Inpatient Hospice in Wheatridge, CO.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom...

Bobbie Marshall

Bobbie Marshall

Mar 26, 2025

Bobbie Marshall, age 82, of Credit River, MN, passed into the Kingdom of Heaven holding her loving husband’s hand on March 26, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Roberta “Bobbie” Louise Ahrens was born on January 9, 1943 to Robert and Helen (Cordes) Ahrens in Chicago, IL. Bobbie grew up in Chicago before moving to Palatine, IL when...

Rosalyn "Rose" Scherer

Rosalyn "Rose" Scherer

Mar 24, 2025

Rosalyn “Rose” Scherer, of Remer, MN (formerly of Prior Lake, MN), passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 79. Rose will be missed by all who love her.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12-1 pm, with brief closing words at 1 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565...

Duane John Deutsch

Duane John Deutsch

Mar 24, 2025

Duane Deutsch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, farmer, and friend, passed away March 24, 2025.

A time of gathering will be held for Duane on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. An additional gathering will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Ridges on Sand Creek...

Larry Schneider

Larry Schneider

Mar 21, 2025

Larry Schneider, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great–grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025 at the age of 87. 

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake and on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 10:00-10:45 AM, followed by a Mass...

Theodorus "Ted" Veldhuis

Theodorus "Ted" Veldhuis

Mar 21, 2025

Theodorus “Ted” Veldhuis, age 91, of Prior Lake, passed away with his family at his side on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:30 - 10:45 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Ted will be laid to rest...