Obituaries

Mar 19, 2022

Michael “Mike” Allen, age 58, of Lakeville MN, formally of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on March 19, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held at the Legends Golf Club, in Lakeville MN, on Tuesday April 5 th . Program at 3pm with reception following. Memorials are preferred to the Michael Allen Fund in Honor of...

Mar 16, 2022

Elaine Frances Spanheimer, age 86 of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Waukesha, WI, passed away March 16, 2022. She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Waukesha, WI.

On May 19, 1935 in Fern, Wisconsin, Elaine was born on the family farm to parents Frank and Frances (Rackowski) Rabeigo. Throughout her life, Elaine...

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Ann Bauer, age 85, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, in Jordan, MN. She led a simple life by example! Mary Ann grew up with her parents instilling the values of a strong faith foundation, family closeness and working hard together.

A visitation will be held...

Mar 14, 2022

Caleb Pombert, age 18 of Belle Plaine, MN passed away on March 14, 2022, while surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9AM at Hope Lutheran Church, 201 Hope Avenue, Jordan, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the...

Mar 11, 2022

DuAnn Frances Altman, 93 passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 11, 2022 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee, MN.

She was born February 22, 1929, to Alois and Agnes Klaphake in St. Cloud, MN as the second of four children. Her family taught her the importance of faith in God, keeping a positive...

Mar 11, 2022

Kathryn H. Dehnke, of Prior Lake, MN passed away March 11, 2022 surrounded by family. She leaves behind her husband, James; children, Rick Cummings, Courtney (Tom) Nickell, Jake Dehnke, Sam (Garrett) Dehnke-Turpin; dog, Malibu; countless other relatives and loving friends.

Kathryn was known for her vibrant personality, strength and giving heart. She held...

Mar 6, 2022

William “Willy” Holmstrom, age 23 of Eagan, passed March 6, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, March 26, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake starting at 1:00pm. A public visitation will be held on Friday, March 25 from 4-7pm, at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake and one hour...

Mar 2, 2022

Cindy Detjen, age 70, met Jesus on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Prior Lake, MN. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Cindy at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Hosanna Church, 9600 163 rd St W, Lakeville, with Pastor Dean Swenson presiding. Visitation will be held...

Mar 1, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Moravec, age 82 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She will be laid to rest at a private service at Glencoe City Cemetery.

On June 6, 1939, in Amery, WI, parents Wesley and Helen Schmidt celebrated the birth of their daughter, Pat Moravec. She grew up in St. Croix Falls, WI...

Mar 1, 2022

Marlyn Thompson, age 70, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, March 21, from 10 am – 12 (noon) pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Marlyn will be laid to rest with military honors the same day at...

Mar 1, 2022

Julia Claire Thorleifson, 73, of Carver, MN, died on March 1st, 2022, almost five years after being diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma. She lived a life filled with love and light, touching many.

Julie was born on March 17, 1948 to Freeman and Mary Claire Thorleifson in Bottineau, ND, the second of four daughters in the family....

Feb 27, 2022

Barbara Jean “Nanna” Starkey, age 73, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. A Celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Trinity Church, 10658 210 th St W, Lakeville, with Pastor Jason Maloney presiding. Time of gathering will be held prior to services from 10:00 –...

Feb 25, 2022

Alan “Al” D. Hayes, age 65 of Shakopee passed away at his home with his wife, Paula, by his side on February 25 th , 2022 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

In honor of Al’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or service. Please take a moment to remember Al as the fun, loving...

Feb 24, 2022

Donna Mae Wenisch, 76, of Chaska and formerly of Shakopee, passed away on February 24, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Jordan on April 26, starting at 10am. A Liturgy of the Word service will take place at 11am, following the Celebration of Life. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling...

Feb 23, 2022

Bryan Mork, age 61 of Nerstrand, MN, formerly Shakopee, MN, passed away Wednesday February 23, 2022 in Northfield, MN.

A time of gathering honoring Bryan’s life will be held Saturday March 19 th , starting at 1:00 P.M. Family and friends will be given the chance to share stories beginning at 3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M., all...

Feb 23, 2022

Shane Markus Ruths, age 34 of Prior Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2-4PM with a Celebration of Life at 4PM on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake.

On January 15, 1988 in Des Moines, IA parents Mark and Paula (Machir) Ruths...

Feb 22, 2022

Helen Kiyo Sauer, 93, died February 22, 2022.

She was born in Ashikaga, Japan, on February 20,1929 to Tasu and Ushitaro Sugai. She met and married SSG Richard (Dick) Sauer while serving as a translator for the U.S. Army in Camp Drew, Japan in 1952. Their son, Robert was born in Japan. The family later moved to...

Feb 21, 2022

Joanne M. (Weckman) Osbeck-Beckius, a ge 91 of Bloomington, formerly of Jordan, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Osbeck and Norman Beckius; son, Gary Beckius; and parents, Dorothy and Elmer Weckman. Since her passing, her dear brother, Fulton Weckman passed away on April 9, 2022.

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Feb 16, 2022

Florence Georgina Bender Wittstruck was born on July 25, 1919 in Butler, NJ, to Horace and Eleanor (Thorne) Bender. She attended Butler High School, where her classmates, recognizing her beautiful voice, predicted that she was “bound for the met”. Their senior class trip took them all to see Mount Vernon.

Upon her graduation from Butler High School...

Feb 13, 2022

Jeff Mitchum, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13th in St. Louis Park, at the age of 53, after an 18-month battle with cancer.

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Jeff spent his formative years in Des Moines, Iowa, where he attended Johnston High School. Jeff found his calling in service and protection,...