Obituaries

Matthew Henke Ruge was born on February second, 1997, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to proud parents Sean Ruge and Christi Henke. Even as a baby, he already showed signs of ‘perfecting the art of kindness’ …he was happy and a joy to everyone around him. After a couple of years in Massachusetts, Sean, Christi, Matt and little sister Hannah relocated...

Esther Brunner, age 92, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Wichita, KS, was called to her Heavenly Home to be with her Beautiful Savior on Saturday, July 29.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (14085 Pike Lake Trail NE) in Prior Lake on Friday, August 4th at 10:30am. There will be...

Lu Ann Crump Rikard age 69 passed away peacefully from complications associated with early onset dementia.

A Time of Gathering will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) on November 21 from 1-2pm. A Memorial Service will be held following, starting at 2pm. Lu Ann will be laid to rest...

Amy Beth Pagarigan Lindström, age 62, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 8th.

A celebration of Amy’s life will be held on Friday, October 14th at 11 AM with a time of gathering 1 hour prior, all at Trinity Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville. Pastor Jason Maloney will preside.

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William Jay Loftsgaarden, age 43, passed away at his home after a long hard-fought battle with alcohol. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 16, at 11:30 AM, with a time of gathering starting at 10 AM, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, in Prior Lake, MN.

Bill was born on July 16,...

Jessica Lynae Peterson, age 30 of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly in a fatal motorcycle accident. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Tiowaka SMSC Spiritual Center (14625 Prairiegrass Dr. NW) in Prior Lake, MN.

On December 5, 1990, Brenda and Pete Peterson...

Leroy Melvin Bohnsack, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 81.

A visitation was held on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE) in Prior Lake. Funeral service was Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM with...

Yuri Anatolievich Gavrilin was born on March 27, 1985 in the city of Sverdlovsck, Russia. After the fall of the Soviet Union this city in the Ural Mountains returned to it’s previous name of Ekantherinburg. This city is best known as the location where the Czar and his family were assassinated. His was a difficult birth which resulted in...

Richard Glen Sanders Jr., of Prior Lake, died at the age of 37.

On September 29, 1982 in Edina, MN, Richard Glen Sanders Jr. was born to parents, Richard Sr. and Dorothy Sanders. Growing up in New Prague, Richie enjoyed spending time outdoors with his dad and friends. His love of nature carried throughout his life. When...

Michael “Mike” Johnsen, age 59 of Prior Lake, formerly of Waseca, passed away at Haven Homes of Maple Plaine. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 1, at 11 AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, with lunch to follow at Friendship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. Mike will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling...

Adelle E. Phillips, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away at the age of 82. A visitation will be held Monday, October 14, 2019 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake. Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 12noon with a visitation 1-hour prior at Berean Baptist Church, 309 Co. Rd 42,...

A private family Celebration of Life will be held.

On April 30, 1924, Marion Joyce was born to Henry and Catherine (Sorrenson) Medill. She was the tenth of eleven children born and raised on the family farm, in Hardwick, MN. Marion graduated from Luverne, MN. She married Leo Colbeck and they were blessed with two children, Larry...

Karen Lang, age 79, of Onamia, MN, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her bedside, at Sunrise of Golden Valley, in Golden Valley, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, September 6 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400...

George Timmerman, age 88, of Crystal & Cross Lake, passed away suddenly but peacefully with a SMILE on his face. His family is planning a special remembrance with friends & family to be held at a later date. In lieu of gifts or flowers, we request you just SMILE in George’s honor.

George was born September 6,...

Patricia “Pat” Wiese, of Prior Lake, passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 77. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:00...

Todd James Harding, of Shakopee (formerly of Owatonna and Jordan) passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50. A gathering of family & friends will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 7:45 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan.

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Joyce was born to parents Harvey & Louise (Schultz) King on February 5, 1930. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Minneapolis. As a girl, Joyce loved going to the movies with her brother Harvey and sister Betty. They’d always save a nickel, so they could enjoy a White Castle burger on their way home....

The amazing life of Lorrie Freund Hinkle was suddenly and unexpected taken away from her beloved family, from an infection, on Thursday afternoon at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN. She was only 62 years old and was a long-time resident of the Shakopee Community.

A time of gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 17...

Becky Lyn Muellerleile of Savage, formerly of Bloomington, was taken too soon at the young age of 54. Events to celebrate her life will begin with a visitation on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A funeral will be Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation...

Gordon Everett Grannes was born at home on April 25, 1930 to Ole and Inga (Enger) Grannes on their farm near Belview, Minnesota. He was the third of seven children. The work ethic that characterized his life began on the farm where he grew up.

As a child, Gordon lived for a time with his aunt and...