Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Jack Lee Israel, age 67 , of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully surr ounded by family on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Due to COVID-19, Jack’s family will be holding private family services. Condolence cards can be addressed to the family and mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN.

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Nov 21, 2020

Jamie W. Cikanek, age 43, of Prior Lake, MN, was set free and journeyed to Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020, while being surrounded by his loving family, at Autumn Group Home, in Bloomington, MN.

A private Celebration of Life honoring Jamie was held on Saturday, November 28, at 11 am. Pastor Diana Hunstad presided, and Jamie...

Nov 20, 2020

Carol Ann Rivera, age 66, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace surrounded by her family on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. She was well known to her family, friends, and surrounding community as a loving, caring, and compassionate woman.

A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, June 10,...

Nov 19, 2020

Kathleen (Kay) Hartmann, age 81, of Jordan, MN, died peacefully in the presence of her family on November 19, 2020. Her influence as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sibling and friend will be cherished. Nothing lit up Kay’s life more than when her children and grandchildren were around. They truly were her heartbeat and her legacy will live on...

Nov 18, 2020

Marcia C. Anderson, age 94, of Burnsville (formerly of Prior Lake), passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Marcia was born July 8, 1926, the daughter of Fred and Florence (Olson) Hawkinson in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Washburn High School and received her nursing degree from Swedish Hospital. She began working in pediatrics at the University...

Nov 15, 2020

Ronnie Gaine, of Burnsville (formerly of Bangladesh), was born into Eternal Life on November 15, 2020 at the age of 52. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at Friendship Church (12800 Marystown Road)...

Nov 13, 2020

Christopher Pluchinsky, 52 of Robinsdale passed away on Friday, November 13th at North Memorial Hospital.

Services are pending.

Nov 10, 2020

Alden Reed Starkey, age 85, of Apple Valley, MN, left God’s Waiting Room and entered the Room that was prepared for him, by His Heavenly Father on November 10, 2020. He was born in Brandon, WI on April 28, 1935.

“In My Father’s house are many places; If it were not so I would have...

Nov 9, 2020

Wilma Emily Sellin, age 92, of Prior Lake, passed peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020, at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake. A private family celebration of life will be held on November 12, 2020.

On March 10, 1928, Riverdale, IL, Wilma graced this world as the eldest daughter of Henry and Emily (nee Pretzer) Wiegel. Intelligent, caring...

Nov 7, 2020

Warren Shepley, 95, of Northfield, MN, formerly of South St. Paul, MN, and Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020. His influence as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather will be cherished. Services will be held the Spring of 2021.

Warren William Shepley was born on July 23,1925, to Judge Lewis and Josephine (Clark) Shepley...

Nov 6, 2020

Marlys Christine Mackenthun Meyers, age 84 of Savage, MN, entered eternal life on Friday, November 6, 2020. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 14085 Pike Lake Trail NE, Prior Lake, MN. Marlys will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National...

Nov 3, 2020

Jim Haning died a loved man on November 3rd, 2020 at the age of 92.

Our dad was a kind and generous man who showed us his love every day. He built us doll houses, tree forts, and little kitchens. He came to every ball game and never missed a band concert. He taught us how to...

Nov 1, 2020

Lorraine Hannon, age 91, of Savage, MN, entered eternal peace on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 6, at 11 am, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 West 125 th Street, Savage, MN. Masks are required and guests may arrive just...

Oct 31, 2020

Bernice Marie Smith , age 76, of Prior Lake , passed peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 5 , at 11 am, with a visitation one – hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A...

Oct 29, 2020

Greg Keener, of Jordan, passed away on October 29, 2020 at the age of 59. He will be missed by all who loved him. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM with closing words at 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in...

Oct 28, 2020

Lowell John Lamping, age 84, of Webster, MN passed away in his home on October 28, 2020.

A drive-through visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM and again on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake....

Oct 28, 2020

Marie Ellsworth, age 98, a long t ime resident of Prior Lake , MN , was joyfully reunited in heaven with her husband, Howard , on Wednesday morning , October 28, 2020 , while residing at Zumbrota Care Center, Zumbrota, MN.

A private family burial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery .

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