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Barbara Lou (Shoquist) Thelen

Barbara Lou (Shoquist) Thelen

Dec 17, 2024

Barbara Lou (Shoquist) Thelen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 86. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10:30 am, with a gathering from 9:00-10:15 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom Walker will preside. Barb will be laid to...

Mark Frederick Zander

Mark Frederick Zander

Dec 16, 2024

Mark Frederick Zander, aged 74, of Jordan, passed away on December 16, 2024.

A Visitation will be held from 5PM-7PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St. W, Jordan. A Christian Funeral will take place at 10:30AM with a Visitation starting at 9:30AM- 10:15AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, all at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

Donna Lee Knox

Donna Lee Knox

Dec 14, 2024

Donna Lee Knox, aged 90, of Faribault, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away on December 14, 2024.

A Celebration Gathering will be held in Donna’s honor at 12PM with a Time of Gathering from 10AM - 12PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. All are welcome and encouraged to wear...

John "Jack" Molumby

John "Jack" Molumby

Dec 11, 2024

John "Jack" Molumby passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 78 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. 

He enjoyed spending time with family & friends, music, movies, football- especially the Vikings and playing cards "Euchre". A kind, humorous, fun-loving man with a heart of gold. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and all who knew him.

Survived by...

David W. Von Guten

David W. Von Guten

Dec 11, 2024

David W. Von Guten, age 77, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on December 11, 2024. 

A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:30 - 10:45 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379. Pastor Laila Barr will preside....

Barbara Lynn Phillips

Barbara Lynn Phillips

Dec 9, 2024

Barbara Lynn Phillips, 69, of Shakopee, passed away on December 9, 2024.

 A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Ballard Sunder Funeral Homes in Shakopee (833 Marschall Rd.) at 5pm. There will be a Time of Gathering prior to the Celebration from 3-5pm. 

Barbara Lynn Phillips was born on December 27, 1954, to Peter Louis Crom...

Heidi Ann Noel Hahn

Heidi Ann Noel Hahn

Dec 8, 2024

Heidi Ann Noel Hahn, age 54, passed away peacefully on December 8th,2024 in her home with her husband and cats by her side. 

Heidi was born in Burnsville, MN to Dean and Barbara Hahn. The last of six children, she was always known to the family as “The Baby” of the family.

Being an animal lover from a very young age, she...

Stella Schmitz

Stella Schmitz

Dec 8, 2024

Stella Schmitz, age 91, of New Prague, MN, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, while surrounded by her beloved family. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 12 pm, with a gathering from 10-11:45 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Pastor Diane Goulson...

Gerald "Jerry" Scherer

Gerald "Jerry" Scherer

Dec 5, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Scherer, of Remer, MN (formerly of Prior Lake, MN), passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Jerry will be missed by all who love him. 

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 10-11 am, with brief closing words at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565...

Pat Clayton

Pat Clayton

Dec 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Ann Clayton, a devoted mother, grandmother and cherished friend, who passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 at the age of 76.

Pat was born on July 24, 1948 in Shakopee, MN to Albert & Lucille Karl, and her life was a testament to love, resilience, and boundless...

Donna Kaderlik

Donna Kaderlik

Dec 2, 2024

Donna (Wondra) Kaderlik, age 85, of Savage, MN, passed away on December 2, 2024. A Time of Gathering will be held from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM with closing prayers at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Donna will be laid to rest at St. Michael...

Becky A Cloutier

Becky A Cloutier

Dec 2, 2024

Becky A. Cloutier, 64, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She died at home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Becky’s life was marked by her deep love for her family, her passion for the arts, and her spirit of adventure. Family was her greatest priority, and she cherished every moment spent...

Geraldine Ann Haferman

Geraldine Ann Haferman

Nov 30, 2024

Geraldine “Gerrie” Ann (Johnson) Haferman, age 89, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and Leesburg, Florida, passed away on November 30, 2024, while holding her devoted husband's hand as the angels came to bring her to Jesus in Heaven, where she is now at peace.

“And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,

Bear you on the breath of dawn,

Make you to shine...

Kenneth J. Friendshuh

Kenneth J. Friendshuh

Nov 25, 2024

Kenneth Friendshuh, of Shakopee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 25, 2024 at the age of 77. He was a great man who lived life to its fullest and will be missed by all who loved him.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall...

Edward "Eddie" Leo Vierling

Edward "Eddie" Leo Vierling

Nov 23, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Leo Vierling, age 62, of Prior Lake, passed away on November 23, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Eddie's honor on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11 AM with a Time of Gathering from 9:30 -11 AM, all at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Cedar Lake, 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd, Jordan. Eddie will be...

Vitaly G. Demin

Vitaly G. Demin

Nov 19, 2024

Vitaly Demin, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on November 19th, 2024. Born on December 28, 1980, Vitaly was a loving father, devoted son, and cherished friend to many.

A Memorial Service will be held in Vitaly's honor on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM with a Memorial gathering starting at 3:00 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S....

Verena (Riesgraf) Walden

Verena (Riesgraf) Walden

Nov 19, 2024

Verena (Riesgraf) Walden, age 73, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on November 19, 2024 at NorBella Senior Living in Prior Lake. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom...

Ted L. Anderson

Ted L. Anderson

Nov 17, 2024

Ted L. Anderson, age 79, of Savage, MN, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, at the Meadows Senior Living in Savage. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337. A Time of Gathering will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the service at 11:00 AM....

Vivienne "Viv" Sunder

Vivienne "Viv" Sunder

Nov 12, 2024

Vivienne “Viv” Sunder, of Jordan, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024 at the age of 95. 

A “Bohemian” Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00...

Timothy D. Harper

Timothy D. Harper

Nov 8, 2024

Timothy Dale Harper, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on November 8, 2024. Services will be held at a later date.

Tim was born on December 27, 1944, delivered at home by his grandmother in Chicago, IL.

Tim is survived by his loving wife, Roberta (Bobbie) Harper of 59 years of marriage, their eldest son, Timothy B. Harper (Daniel and...

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