Obituaries

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,...

Feb 13, 2022

Jeanette S. Nelson, 83, Died in Shakopee, MN on February 13, 2022.

She was born to John Frances and Lola (Brummond) Poss on July 14, 1938 in Breckinridge, MN.

Services will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at St. Anthony Cemetery near Mooreton, ND.

She attended Parochial...

Feb 13, 2022

Harlan Edwin Segler, age 84, of rural Jordan, MN placed his life in the hands of the Lord on February 13, 2022 at his home. A Mass of Christain Burial will be held on Thursday, February 17, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan, MN starting at 11am. A visitation will take place one hour prior to...

Feb 10, 2022

Douglas S. Kelly, age 56 of Prior Lake, passed away on February 10, 2022. Services will be held in the springtime and Doug will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye, MN.

On November 14, 1965 in Sleepy Eye, MN, parents Darrel and Diane (Wooldrik) Kelly celebrated the birth of their son...

Feb 10, 2022

Lois Rathmell, age 84 of Prior Lake, Minnesota, entered eternal life on February 10, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11am, with a gathering starting at 10am, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Interment at St. Michael Catholic...

Feb 10, 2022

He was born August 10, 1959, at the hospital in New Prague, MN and passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home after a 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Gregg Busch was the eldest son of Roger & Mamie (Stehlik) Busch. He had three younger brothers, Tom, Pete, and Brad.