Obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

Elias “Eli” Barr Swanson, of North Oaks (formerly of Arlington), went to his Heavenly home on April 11, 2021. He was only 19 years old. Eli will be remembered always by those who loved him.

A visitation and service were held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee....

Apr 10, 2021

John Thomas Leonard IV, age 69 of the Twins Cities, formerly of Hudson, FL, passed away April 10, 2021. A celebration of life was held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee, MN on Tuesday, April 2o, 2021. Family and friends can watch a recording of the service at the following link: John Leonard IV Funeral Service ...

Apr 10, 2021

Marvin H Gerdes, age 90, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at North Memorial Hospital, in Robbinsdale, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 23, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 am, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road SE, Prior Lake....

Apr 8, 2021

Jeffrey Clark Bjerksett, age 60, of Carver MN, left this world suddenly on April 8th, 2021.

Jeff was born June 28, 1960 in Minneapolis MN. He was the most fun loving soul. Jeff was very adventurous, and loved the outdoors. Skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, four wheeling, cooking, music, and travel were among his greatest passions. Oh yes, and...

Apr 8, 2021

Bryce Sheehan, age 33, of Prior Lake, MN, sadly left his family unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Family and friends are welcome to a time of gathering on Thursday, April 15, from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Bryce’s family will hold a private Mass of Christian Burial at...

Apr 8, 2021

Pauline A. Nelson, age 81, of Savage, MN passed away on April 8, 2021 at Carver Ridge Senior Living.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN with Deacon Terry Beer presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Apr 7, 2021

Betty Lou Conroy, age 96, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at New Perspectives Assisted Living, in Prior Lake, MN.

Her life will be celebrated privately and she will be interned at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN, alongside her beloved husband Jim. In lieu of flowers, the family is...

Apr 6, 2021

Brandon Wise, age 46 of Prior Lake, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. A visitation will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 from 4-6PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:30AM with a visitation 1-hr prior at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave.,...

Apr 3, 2021

Vince Fumanti, of Prior Lake (formerly from the Iron Range) passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021, at the age of 66. Vince will be honored for his military service at Fort Snelling on April 16, 2021. This will be a private event (invitation only) for family members. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday,...

Apr 3, 2021

Myrl Mahaney, of Prior Lake, passed away April 3, 2021 at the age of 91. He was a proud Irish American who loved his family and the Lord.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of...

Apr 2, 2021

Barbara O’Connor, age 93, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace on Friday, April 2, 2021, at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A private family Liturgy of the Word was held on Tuesday, April 13 at 12:00 Noon. Father Tom Walker presided, and Barbara was laid to rest at a private family burial...

Apr 2, 2021

Ava (Entler) Lahti, age 64, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Richfield, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 2, 2021.

Jean Breeggemann led a Celebration of Life Service in honor of Ava on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Family and friends can watch a recording of...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert Clarence Calvin (AKA Rob, Bobby, Robocop, Obret, Wobby Wob) from Prior Lake, Minnesota passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 37 with his family faithfully by his side.

Rob was, in his own words, pretty darn good lookin’, a trophy husband, and certain that he was always cool....

Mar 24, 2021

Bradley Russell Scott, age 53, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, with family present at his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 27 at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Masks are required. Pastor...

Mar 23, 2021

Gery Chase, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the age of 71. A Memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee. Family and friends can watch a recording of the service at the following link: Gery Chase...