Obituaries

Cara Cardinal Lardy

Jul 24, 2022

Cara Cardinal Lardy, passed away on July 24, 2022, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, with Father Tom Walker presiding. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Friday, August 5, from 4-8 pm, at the Chart House, 11287...

Thomas George Sand

Jul 23, 2022

Tom Sand, of Jordan, passed away July 23, 2022 at the age of 76. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First St. W.) in Jordan. A Celebration of Life Service is Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering...

Debby Beaudin

Jul 18, 2022

Debby Beaudin, age 73, passed away on July 18, 2022. A visitation will be held from 12 – 1pm and funeral service at 1pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation (833 South Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379) followed by a Celebration of Debby’s life from 3 – 7 PM on Saturday, July 23 at the Shakopee VFW ( 1201 3rd...

Gerald “Jerry” Simmering

Jul 18, 2022

A resident of Prior Lake since 1982, Gerald “Jerry” Simmering, age 88 passed away on July 18, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake MN). The Reverend Greg DeMuth will preside. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Billy Joe Porter

Jul 13, 2022

Billy Joe Porter, Age 76 of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on July 13 th , 2022.

Billy Joe will be laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Brian (Leslie) Porter; daughter, Yvette (Phil) Tibbs; stepsons, Kevin, Brian, and...

Edward W. Reese Phd “Ed”

Jul 11, 2022

Dr. Edward W. Reese, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 11, 2022.

Ed was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 21, 1943 to the late Edward E. and Mildred Reese (nee Morrison).

He later served in the United States Army from 1961-1964 as an engineer. Shortly after his stint in the...

Harlan “Har” Lindgren

Jul 11, 2022

Harlan “Har” Lindgren, age 86 of Shakopee, passed away on July 11, 2022. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 1:30-3PM with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 3PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Pastor Ken Krause will preside, and Harlan’s grandchildren will act as urn bearers.

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June Pearson

Jul 8, 2022

June Clara (Mundy) Pearson, age 101, of Prior Lake, MN formerly of Hancock, MN went home to be with Jesus on July 8, 2022, at Friendship Manor in Shakopee, MN.

A Celebration of June’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Trinity Church (10658 210th St W, Lakeville). Visitation will be held...

Reed Joseph Poitra Jr.

Jul 7, 2022

Reed Joseph Poitra Jr., 39, of Jordan, MN, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2022.

A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, from 4-7 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan MN (104 1st St west). Reed’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 14 at...

Brian Keith Genrick

Jul 6, 2022

Brian Genrick was a caring husband, father, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on July 6, 2022, at age 50.

Brian was born in Vermont to Ron and Sandy Genrick on June 10, 1972. After graduating high school in Prior Lake, MN, he received a Bachelor of Science from Mankato State University. Brian...

Larry Smith

Jul 6, 2022

Larry Smith, 74, of New Prague, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Jul 6, 2022.

On February 20, 1948, Larry was born to parents Dean and Verena (Mechtel) Smith in Shakopee, MN. Larry was the second of 5 children for the Smith family. Summers for Larry were spent helping his grandparents at the...

Charlotte Kathan

Jul 6, 2022

Charlotte Gifford Kathan, age 92, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Youngstown, NY, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

A private family burial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Charlotte’s memory. Condolence cards can be mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...

James “Jim” Luskey

Jul 3, 2022

James “Jim” Luskey, age 90, of Jordan, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 am, at St. John the Baptist, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. Friends may also join via live streaming at http://sjbjordan.org...

Tom Panek

Jun 29, 2022

Tom Panek, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on June 29, 2022 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on April 5, 1940 to Thomas F. and Mayme (Kucina) Panek.

He graduated from New Prague High School, and earned an Associate’s Degree in commercial construction.

In 1963 Tom married Jane Hentges...

Steven L. Anderson

Jun 28, 2022

Steven passed away on June 28, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born on January 20, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Vocational High School and Technical Institute on Jun 1, 1960, with a focus on architecture and construction. He started his company SL Anderson Construction shortly after graduation. He married Judy Smith in 1963 and...

Maggie Nikkole Graupmann

Jun 28, 2022

Age 18 of Prior Lake passed away on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Maggie was a wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and friend to all who knew her.

Maggie was born on August 29th, 2003 to Troy and Julie. She loved her family deeply and...

Steve Turner

Jun 27, 2022

Steve Turner, age 77, of Eden Prairie, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, June 27, 2022.

A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Thursday, June 30, at 11 AM at CrossPoint Church, 9801 France Ave S., Bloomington, with a Time of Gathering from 9:45 –...

Greg Kes

Jun 24, 2022

On Friday, June 24, 2022 God followed his plan and welcomed home Greg Kes to Heaven. He passed unexpectedly at the age of 54. Greg was a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, MN. During his lifetime, he was a proud and amazing father and husband, a devoted son, loyal brother and friend to many.

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Conrado Malibiran

Jun 22, 2022

Engr. Conrado Malibiran, age 83 of Savage, MN, and formerly of the Philippines, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2022. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 4 to 7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S Marschall Rd, Shakopee.

Conrado was born to parents Marcelo and Maria Malibiran on November...

Doug Noyes

Jun 20, 2022

Douglas G. Noyes, age 77 of Jordan, MN, formerly Eau Claire, WI, passed away suddenly but peacefully on June 20 th , 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 28 th . Visitation will start at 10 AM, followed by a church service at 11 AM, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313...