Obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

Ralph Franklin Johnson, age 73 of Bloomington, formerly of Lakeville, went home to Jesus on Saturday, January 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11AM with a visitation starting at 9:30AM at Trinity Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville.

On February 18, 1949, Ralph was born in Minneapolis to...

Jan 6, 2023

Mark Milberger (Papa Milly), age 68, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home in Jordan.

Mark was a successful college football player (UMD ’77) and avid outdoorsman. He labored as a carpenter for most of his life, building houses, installing windows and cabinets, repairing siding, and plying the handyman’s trade.

Later in his life,...

Jan 5, 2023

Harriet Plekkenpol of Shakopee passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023 while singing her favorite hymns and prayers. She was 93 years old. Harriet was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

A Christian funeral will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11am with visitation from 9-11am at Mt....

Jan 2, 2023

John Lorenz, 52, of Jordan, passed away on January 2, 2023. A Visitation will be held on January 23, 2023 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan (104 1st St. West) from 3-7pm. On January 24, 2023 there will be a Celebration of Life at the same location, starting at 7pm. There will be a time of visitation prior...

Dec 30, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Louise Burke, 79, of Savage, passed away on December 30, 2022. Services will be held at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, Minnesota on Tuesday, February 21 st . Visitation begins at 9:30 and the service will start at 11:00 a.m.

On March 11, 1943, Matthew L. and Edna K. Rauh were...

Dec 30, 2022

Kimberly Jo Loring, age 51, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 30, 2022.

A celebration of Kim’s life will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. A time of gathering...

Dec 29, 2022

Darrell “Pete” Gilbertson, age 85, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022.

Darrell is survived by his children, David Gilbertson, Nancy Gilbertson and Tim Gilbertson along with grandchildren and extended family and friends. He was a gentle man that loved Jesus and serving his church community.

Darrell attended Bethany International School...

Dec 28, 2022

Mildred “Milly” Zollar, age 92, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Breck Homes in Bloomington, MN.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 4-6 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Dec 26, 2022

Georgette Kearin, age 75, of Blaine, MN passed peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, in Coon Rapids, MN.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4 from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan. An additional visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5 from 9:00-9:45 am with...

Dec 26, 2022

Thomas Duane Sexe, 78, of Elko, passed away December 26, 2022 at Methodist Hospital.

Tom was born December 18, 1944 to Albert and Evelyn (Bauer) Sexe in St. Peter, Minnesota. He was raised in Cleveland, MN and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1962. Tom attended Minnesota State University, Mankato and Naval Air Technical Training Center in...

Dec 26, 2022

Rick Didion, age 71, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly, at his home on Monday, December 26, 2022.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, January 2, from 3-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and on Tuesday, January 3, from 10-11 am, followed by a...

Dec 24, 2022

Kevin Schmitt, age 51 of Henderson, formerly of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022.

A time of gathering will be held on Tuesday, January 10, from 4-7 pm and on Wednesday, January 11, from 10-11 am, with a prayer service at 11 am, all at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation,...

Dec 18, 2022

Jaclyn Holicky, age 44, of Faribault, MN, sadly passed away on December 18, 2022, at the Faribault Medical Center.

Jaclyn was a daughter, life partner, and mother, and a friend to every single person she met. Jaclyn changed people for the better in the short 44 years that she had. Jaclyn spirit lives on through her family,...

Dec 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wright, age 74 of Savage, passed away on December 18, 2022. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at Trinity Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044.

On July 22, 1948 parents Clarence and Evelyn (MacDonald) Wright...

Dec 16, 2022

Carol (McCollum) Deutsch, age 71, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed away on December 16, 2022.

A Christian Funeral will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jordan at 11:00AM on January 21st with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki presiding. Visitation prior to services from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

Following the Christian Funeral, Carol will...

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Jane C. Keep, age 90, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on December 16, 2022, at Shakopee Friendship Manor, with her daughters at her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 6, at 11 am, with a time of gathering one hour prior, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth...

Dec 14, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Kauser, age 77, of Prior Lake, passed away at his home on December 14, 2022.

A Time of Gathering will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) on December 28th from 3-5pm. A Prayer service led by Father Tom Walker will be held after, starting at 5pm.

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Dec 14, 2022

Nancy Wharton, age 84, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

A Time of Gathering will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10am. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11am. After the conclusion of the service, a...

Dec 13, 2022

Cyrus Reigel, age 19 of Jordan, passed away on December 13, 2022. A Time of Gathering in honor of Cyrus will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 3-6 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 1st St W, Jordan, with closing words and memory sharing at 5:30 PM.

Cyrus was full of love. Learning...

Dec 13, 2022

Gerald R. Sandey, age 84, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, with an additional visitation on Wednesday, December 21, from 10-10:45 am, followed...