Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Sharon Joan Traxler, passed away on December 16, 2023, at her home in San Diego, CA. Sharon was a long-time resident of Prior Lake.

A Time of Gathering to honor Sharon will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM – Noon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon, all at St. Michael Catholic...

Dec 16, 2023

George Basil Gould Jr., aged 82, passed away at his home on December 16, 2023. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, December 28, 2023, closing with Military Honors at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1 st St W, Jordan, MN 55352. George will be laid to rest at...

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Christianson, of Lydia, passed away December 15, 2023 at the age of 81. A Christian Funeral will be held at Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church (20200 Fairlawn Avenue) in Prior Lake on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:00 – 10:45 AM. Rev. Dr. Brent L. Parrish will preside, and Sharon...

Dec 13, 2023

Bonnie Johnson, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 at the age of 90.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:00 – 10:45 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside, and Bonnie will be laid...

Dec 13, 2023

Michael Ramirez, of Shakopee, entered eternal life on December 13, 2023, at the age of 52. He was a loving and generous man who lived a joyous life. He will be missed by so many.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:30...

Dec 13, 2023

Dana Dallas Sibbet, age 59, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away at home on December 13, 2023.

A visitation will be held honoring Dana on Friday December 22, 2023, from 9:30-10:45 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will...

Dec 13, 2023

Janet B. (Lebens) Hentges, age 77, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home, in Belle Plaine, MN.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First Street West, Jordan, MN and on Tuesday, December 19, 2023,...

Dec 10, 2023

Raymond “Ray” Fuhrman, age 97, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan, MN. A Christian Funeral will be held for Ray at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 6th St W, Jordan, MN 55352, with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki presiding. Visitation time will...

Dec 9, 2023

Robert Grady Rutherford, age 87, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Emerald Crest Memory Care in Shakopee, MN.

A celebration of life will be held for Bob and wife, Ellie Dahl Rutherford on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 12 pm, with a time of gathering from 10:30-11:45 am,...

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...