Obituaries
Hope Mary Pahl
Jun 22, 2025
Hope Mary Pahl, 71, of Brownton, MN, passed away on June 22, 2025 at Methodist Hospital. Her Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 29 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home (4565 Pleasant St.) in Prior Lake at 3pm. Prior to the service, there will be 2 hours of visitation from 1-2:45pm.
Hope was born in Dayton, Minnesota, the daughter of...
Marlene Helen Lindemeier
Jun 20, 2025
Marlene Helen Lindemeier, 88, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. Her warm and loving spirit left a lasting impression on those who knew her, and she will be deeply missed by all those who were blessed to have spent time with her.
Marlene was born on October 19, 1936, at her home in Faxon Township, Minnesota to Ernest and Helen...
Roger E. Schwie
Jun 19, 2025
Roger E. Schwie, age 88, of Prior Lake, MN passed away surrounded by his family on June 19, 2025, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM with closing prayers at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Roger will...
Francis "Finn" Savelkoul
Jun 18, 2025
Francis "Finn" Savelkoul passed away June 18th, 2025, age 84.
Francis was born on February 21st, 1941. He often enjoyed taking motorcycle trips and watching westerns.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marlaine Savelkoul, children Shelly Savelkoul, Stacy Savelkoul and grandchildren Jeremy and Jeffery Jodlowski, two great grandchildren, two sisters Diane Nelson, Bonnie Klien, one brother Bryon Savelkoul.
Family and friends are...
Bill Schmitz
Jun 17, 2025
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, William (Bill) Schmitz age 83, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Regional Hospital with family at his side.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26 at Ballard Sunder Funeral in Shakopee (833 Marschall Road) from 10:00 until 12:00 followed by a celebration of life starting at 12:00 PM. Bill will be laid to rest...
Helen I. Sieben
Jun 15, 2025
Helen Irene Sieben, age 89, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at St. Gertrude’s Assisted Living on Sunday, June 15, 2025 as a result of health complications.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM with Visitation from 9:00 – 10:15 AM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage...
Arleen Bernice Meulebroeck
Jun 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arleen Bernice (Ellingson) Meulebroeck, who died peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born to Leland “Speed” and Bernice Ellingson on December 21, 1946, in Marshall, MN, she lived a life marked by love, devotion, and unwavering care for those around her. She was raised on a farm outside of Lucan, MN...
John Charles Johnson
Jun 14, 2025
John Charles Johnson passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 14 at the age of 82. While we grieve the loss of the man we knew and loved, we also rejoice that he is now free from the constraints of Lewy Body Dementia.
Born in Hartland, Minnesota, on July 8, 1942, John was the only child of Marvin...
Sue Gehrke Marquardt
Jun 12, 2025
Susanne “Sue” Lynn Gehrke-Marquardt, 66, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was born May 12, 1959, in Waterville MN to Alfred and Alice (Thelemann) Gehrke. She graduated from Waterville High School and then attended Mankato State University and received her degree in Social Work. Sue dedicated her life to serving...
Kenneth "Ken" Greening
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Greening, of Prior Lake, MN age 87 passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with family by his side. A visitation will be held on Thursday June 19, 2025, at Ballard-Sunder (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake from 4:00-6:00 PM with a service beginning at 5:30 PM. Following the service, there will be a time for reminiscing...
Robert "Bob" Scheeler
Jun 9, 2025
Robert "Bob" Scheeler, 70, of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by his family on June 9, 2025.
A Time of Gathering will be held in his honor on Thursday, June 26 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St) from 4-7pm with a brief prayer service at 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday,...
Stephen Thomas Eckes
Jun 8, 2025
Stephen Thomas Eckes, 71, of Savage, passed away on June 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Steve on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) beginning at 12pm with a Time of Gathering prior from 11-12pm.
Steve was born in Minneapolis, the fourth of five children. He always loved...
Joan M. Burrows
Jun 7, 2025
Joan Mildred (Pahl) Burrows, age 82, of Hovland, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2025 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with a Visitation from 9:30 - 10:45 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Father Tom Walker will...
Jeanne Elaine Rooney
Jun 6, 2025
Jeanne Elaine Rooney, age 81, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of her beloved family on Friday, June 6, 2025, at McKenna Crossing.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom...
Catherine Bernice Volkmann
Jun 5, 2025
Catherine Bernice Volkmann, 77, of Jordan Minnesota died peacefully on June 5, 2025 at her home. A funeral service is set for Saturday, June 28th, 2025 (10:00 AM visitation and 11:00 AM service) at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan. Lunch will be served after the service.
Catherine was born to Abner and Mabel Hauge on May 9, 1948 in Melrose, Minnesota....
Charles D. Foster
Jun 3, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Dominic Foster, age 86, passed away on June 3rd, 2025 surrounded by Father Tom Walker, his wife, Andrea and his son, Greg in his Prior Lake residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 9:30 - 10:50 AM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church; 16400...
Ernest "Ernie" Lebens
Jun 2, 2025
Ernest "Ernie" Lebens, age 91, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on June 2, 2025 at St. Gertrude's and the Gardens Assisted Living in Shakopee, MN. Liturgy of the Word to honor Ernie will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation time from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee,...
Reverend Dr. Lisa Joanne (Pinney) Johnson
Jun 1, 2025
Reverend Dr. Lisa Joanne (Pinney) Johnson was born on January 1, 1984, in Le Sueur, MN. She was the treasured daughter of a farmer and a librarian and grew up loving the outdoors and books and learning.
After earning salutatorian honors at Le Sueur-Henderson High School in 2002, she attended (and loved) the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire from 2002-2006. While...
Stephen "Steve" Schneider
May 30, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Schneider, of Prior Lake and Lydia, passed away May 30, 2025 at the age of 81. He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial...
James "Jimmy" Anderson
May 27, 2025
James "Jimmy" Anderson, age 56, of New Market, MN, passed away on May 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
A Time of Gathering will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE) in Prior Lake, MN. A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at...
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