Obituaries

Jun 4, 2024

Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years.

Jeff was born on November 9, 1952 in Breckinridge, Mn to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Mn and Altoona, Wi, where he graduated from Regis High School.

Jeff attended...

Jun 4, 2024

Dan Borchardt, age 78, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of family members on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn...

Jun 2, 2024

Jean Marie Reuteler (Johnson), age 60, passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2024, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on April 22nd, 1964, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jean’s zest for life was evident from her early years. She traveled extensively during high school and even attended school in Italy. Her athleticism shined in high school...

Jun 2, 2024

Robin Annette Borchardt, aged 67, of Prior Lake, passed away on June 2, 2024.

A Christian Funeral will be held in Robin’s honor on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12PM. A Time of Gathering will be held from 10AM-12PM prior to the service, all at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20200 Fairlawn Ave, Prior Lake, MN. Rev. Dr. Brent...

Jun 1, 2024

Wendell Leno, age 83 of Prior Lake, passed away June 1, 2024, at All Saints Senior Living. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM with a visitation one-hour prior at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (3611 North Berens Rd. NW) in Prior Lake. Pastor Mollie Hamre will preside, and Wendell’s...

May 31, 2024

Ryan Robert Burch, born April 5, 1987, passed away May 31, 2024, and entered eternal peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no...

May 29, 2024

Georgia Marie (Kovash) Fritz, age 88, of Prior Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Shakopee, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Georgia on Friday, June 7 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth Ave SE) starting at 11am. There will be a...

May 28, 2024

Pamelia “Pam” Anderson, age 77, of Bloomington, MN, passed away on May 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM with a time of gathering from 1:00 – 2:45 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379. Chaplain Teresa Pecinovsky will preside. Pam will be...

May 28, 2024

Eleanor “Ellie” Horn Mielke, age 85, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at All Saints Senior Living, in Shakopee, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11 am, with a gathering from 10-10:45 am, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens...

May 27, 2024

Linda “Beermann” Hayes, aged 75, of Savage, passed away on May 27, 2024.

A Time of Gathering will be held in Linda’s honor from 9-11AM on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Linda will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery following the gathering.

May 23, 2024

Bethany Ann (Ball) Israel, age 30, of Bloomington, MN and her unborn son Levy, passed away tragically on May 23, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 2 pm, with a time of gathering from 12:30 – 1:45 pm, at Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 11000 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN. Pastor Elise Pokel will...

May 23, 2024

Dale Alan Soberg, age 74, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:30 – 10:45 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Trinity Church, 10658 210 th St W, Lakeville, MN. Pastor Jason Maloney will preside. A...

May 22, 2024

Marcia Ann Tlougan, age 72, of Prior Lake, MN, was welcomed home into the Lord’s arms on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family in their home.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11 am, with a preceding visitation gathering from 9-10:45 am, at Prior Lake Baptist...

May 16, 2024

Richard “Dick” Anderson, of Prior Lake, passed away on May 16, 2024 at the age of 87.

Mass of Christian Burial is on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Dick will be...

May 16, 2024

Ollie Helmbrecht, age 91, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living in Woodbury, MN.

A Celebration of life will be held honoring Ollie on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11 am, with a time of gathering one hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

May 11, 2024

Constance “Connie” Peterson (81), formerly of Burnsville, MN, and Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie followed by a luncheon. Visitation will be one hour prior...

May 9, 2024

The family of Jack Clinton Hillegass invites all family, friends, caregivers and customers from Cities Communications and the Minneapolis Star Tribune to celebrate his life on September 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 12235 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441. Join us for sharing, support and remembrance. Cake and light refreshments will be served. 

Jack...

May 8, 2024

Lavon Evelyn Grannes passed away May 8, 2024. Visitation will be Monday, May 20th, 5-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Shakopee (833 Marshall Road). Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, May 21st, at 11:00 am at Cross of Peace Lutheran Church, (1506 Wood Duck Trail) with an hour of visitation prior from 10-11. Lavon will be laid...

May 7, 2024

Barbara Ann (Wildin) Hahn, aged 87, of Burnsville, passed away on May 7, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. A private family funeral service in Barbara’s honor will be held. Barbara and her husband Dean will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery. Barbara was born on May 25, 1936, to parents Lewis Wildin and Alysmae (Ramus) in Algona,...

May 7, 2024

Anthony Thomas Worrell passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 7th, 2024. A Time of Gathering will be held in Tony’s honor on May 16, 2024 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St SE) from 3-4:30pm. Following the gathering, Tony will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake...