Obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Ellie Dahl Rutherford, age 88, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away April 28, 2024, at McKenna Crossing.

A celebration of life will be held for Ellie and her husband Robert Rutherford on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Visitation begins at 10:30 am with services at 12:00 pm. A...

Dec 9, 2023

Joseph William Pekarna, age 90, a longtime resident of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First Street West, Jordan and on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial,...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Gove (79) passed away suddenly on December 2, 2023, after struggling for many years with Alzheimer’s disease.

Bob spent his youth involved in boy scouts, canoeing, family camping trips to Voyageurs National Park and the Quetico Provincial Park, go cart racing, falconry and adopting every wild critter he could capture. The family also spent many...

Nov 25, 2023

Xayah Bellivee Elaine Behm gained her angel wings way too soon. Just 51 days into her precious life. On October 5, 2023, Aubrianah and Zachariah welcomed their beautiful daughter into the world. She was born at The Mother Baby Center at Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was deeply loved by her entire family especially her two older sisters,...

Nov 24, 2023

Harry “Russ” Wileman, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, was welcomed home by The Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023, while his family surrounded him at Shakopee Friendship Manor Nursing Home.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 5-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and on...

Nov 24, 2023

We lost our Barbie on November 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. She was 80 years old and a resident of Shakopee, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering one hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...

Nov 22, 2023

Magnhild “Maggie” Astrid Easter, 94, of Minneapolis, passed away on November 22, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on December 2, 2023 at CrossPoint Church in Bloomington, MN (9801 France Ave S) starting at 11am. Prior to the Celebration, there will be visitation from 9:30-11am. Maggie will be laid to rest beside her husband...

Nov 22, 2023

Judy Mahowald, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, was surrounded by family when she passed peacefully and entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

A visitation will be held honoring Judy on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 3-7 pm and on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11...

Nov 21, 2023

Marcella “Marcy” Hoffman, age 98, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2023 at Oak Terrace Senior Assisted Living in Jordan.

A Time of Gathering to honor Marcy will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in...

Nov 20, 2023

Gary Gregus, 73, of Shakopee, passed away on November 20, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am for Gary on December 5, 2023 at Pax Christi Catholic Community (12100 Pioneer Trail) in Eden Prairie. There will be a Time of Gathering for one hour prior to the service from 10-11am.

Gary...

Nov 19, 2023

Alice Mueller, age 92, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 with visitation time from 9:30 – 11:00 AM all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Pastor Greg DeMuth...

Nov 19, 2023

Murray Norris, age 65, passed away on November 19, 2023. A Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 27, 2023 with a time of gathering from 4:30 – 6:30 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN.

Murray was born in Minneapolis, MN on August...

Nov 19, 2023

Maxine Gladys Taxdahl, 97, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away in her sleep in the company of family on November 19, 2023.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering starting at 10AM, all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd NW,...

Nov 15, 2023

Eugene Elmer Carlson, 96, of Jordan, passed away at home on November 15, 2023. A Christian Funeral will be held for Eugene on November 20, 2023 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan ( 100 Sixth St. W) at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki Presiding. Prior to the service, there will be a time of visitation from 10:00...

Nov 14, 2023

Suzanne “Sue” Flink, 80, of Jordan, passed away on November 14, 2023. A Visitation for Sue will be held on November 29, 2023, at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4564 Pleasant Ave) from 4-7pm. The Funeral Service for Sue will be November 30, 2023 at Friendship Church in Prior Lake (17741 Fairlawn Ave) at 11am, with...

Nov 7, 2023

Brian Boeser, age 56, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, in Edina, MN.

A celebration of life will be held in Brian’s honor on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11 am, with a gathering starting at 9 am, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral &...

Nov 7, 2023

Gabriel “Gary” Pflipsen died November 7, 2023 in Lakeville MN.

Gabriel Pflipsen was born February 3, 1937, in Garrison ND. He graduated from Garrison High School where he played on the basketball team. He then went on to receive his radiology degree from the University of Minnesota. During this time, he studied radiology in Australia under scholarship....

Nov 5, 2023

Jack Cliff Rucker, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s returned to God on November 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born January 12, 1944 in Red Wing, MN. He was the oldest of three to Quentin and Doris (Crow) Rucker. He grew up on the Oronoco family farm and attended Coon Grove...

Nov 4, 2023

Joyce E. Baggenstoss, 83, of Jordan, MN, passed away on November 4th, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held in Joyce’s honor at 11:00 AM on November 25, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Visitation time will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM prior to services....

Nov 4, 2023

Arlene R. Schmidt, of Prior Lake, went to her Heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 95. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma and will be missed by all who knew her.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM with visitation...