Obituaries

May 17, 2021

Edward R. Lebens, lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A graveside service honoring Ed will be held on Friday, May 21, at 10 am, at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery, 803 Tenth Avenue West, Shakopee....

May 16, 2021

Margaret “Marge” (nee Matyas, Palmstein) Antony, age 95, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace with her family at her side, on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 25, at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9:30 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue...

May 15, 2021

Chuck Maier, age 57 of Shakopee, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

No services will be held.

In St. Louis Park, MN on July 6, 1963, Charles Edwin Maier was born to parents Clarence and Carol (Rusch) Maier. Chuck was united in marriage to Jeannie Bell on July 31, 1999 in Eden Prairie, MN....

May 14, 2021

Peggy O. Kriese, age 86, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Stanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 24, at 1PM with a visitation from 11AM-12:45PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Pastor Diana...

May 14, 2021

Greg Hanninen, age 69, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, May 14, 2021, at St. Mary’s Clinic, in Rochester, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 starting at 9:30 AM, with a celebration of life service at 11:00 AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation...

May 13, 2021

Scott Steiner, age 65, passed unexpectedly May 13, 2021 at his home in Ettrick, WI. His loving wife, Trudie, of 35 years, was at his side. Scott was a husband, a father, a friend and all-around great guy (to most). He had an infectious laugh and a fun-loving smile to go with his gritty attitude. He had a heart...

May 11, 2021

Diane Holm, of Prior Lake, passed away May 11, 2021 at the age of 57. She was a loving wife and mother.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service is Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior....

May 11, 2021

Russell Kolstad, age 85 of Sun City, AZ and Prior Lake, MN, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Lakeville, MN. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Russell will be laid...

May 7, 2021

William “Bill” Peterson, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Havenwood of Burnsville, in Burnsville, MN.

A celebration of life honoring Bill will be on Saturday, May 15, at 2 pm, with a visitation starting at 12:30 pm, all at Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, 9920 Normandale Blvd,...

May 5, 2021

Peter, Diane, and Kathleen Antonsen will be honored with an ice cream and popcorn social on Saturday, August 14, 2021 , from 1:00-3:00 PM, with brief reflections at 1:30 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN.

Peter George was born on May 9, 1933, in St. Paul, MN, to...

May 5, 2021

Ruby “Diane” Antonsen, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 at the age of 83. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandma. Due to covid, a private family interment will be held. Diane’s family is hoping to have a celebration in honor of Diane’s life at a later date. Cards and condolences can be sent...

May 3, 2021

Patrick J. Stroh, age 51 of Prior Lake, entered eternal life on Monday, May 3, 2021. A celebration of his life was held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11AM at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake. Pastor Dan Poffenberger presided and pallbearers were William Stroh, D.J. Lundrigan, Vern Hollar, Jerry Hebert,...

May 1, 2021

Brad Boldon, age 55, of Shakopee, MN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the U of MN East Bank Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A time of gathering honoring Brad will be held on Saturday, May 22, starting at 11 am, with brief closing words at 1 pm, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833...

May 1, 2021

Susan L. Olson, age 69, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 1, 2021 at Touching Lives Group Home in Prior Lake. Liturgy of the word will be held on Saturday, May 8, at 12:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake, MN with Fr. Tom Walker...

Apr 29, 2021

Marilyn Carlson, age 68, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on April 29, 2021, at The Pillars, in Oakdale, MN.

A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church, 8600 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington. A private memorial service will be held at...

Apr 28, 2021

Rhonda K. (Kaiser) Zweber, age 55, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Methodist Hospital, in St. Louis Park, MN. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.

All services honoring Rhonda will be at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 6, 3-7...

Apr 27, 2021

John Robert Andersen, age 54, of Lakeville, MN, unexpectedly left his family, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

A public visitation will be on Thursday, May 6, from 9:30-11:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. A private family celebration of life will be held at 12(noon). Friends are invited to stream...

Apr 27, 2021

Colleen Sundlie, age 58 of Prior Lake, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation starting at 9:30AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Guests who are unable to attend in person can live stream the funeral via...

Apr 26, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Joachim, age 66, of Prior Lake, MN, was surrounded by her loving family, as she passed peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021, at her home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake and one hour prior to...

Apr 24, 2021

Denise Marie (Smed) Kadrlik, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, died peacefully with family by her side on April 24, 2021 at the age of 66. Services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Family or...