Obituaries

Sep 2, 2020

Audrey Joan (McCarthy) Sullivan , of Prior Lake, MN, p assed away at the age of 93 years young , on September 2, 2020, at Olive Branch Estates , in Eden Prairie, MN .

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 11 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, in...

Aug 30, 2020

Diane (Hafermann) Boyd, age 65, a long-time resident of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2020. A private celebration of Diane’s life will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake. Friends are invited to live stream the service at the following link: Diane Boyd Funeral Service (Meeting ID:997...

Aug 27, 2020

Dennis Walfred Peterson was born July 24, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. He died at the age of 77 on August 27, 2020 at his home in Prior Lake.

He was married to Maureen (Murphy) Peterson on December 30, 1972 and they were married for 47 years. Dennis worked as a parochial schoolteacher and in student services/admissions at...

Aug 27, 2020

Harriet Wasson , age 95, of Shakopee , MN , formerly of Prior Lake, MN, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at United H ospital, in St. Paul, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 10 , at 11 am, with a time of gathering...

Aug 27, 2020

Joyce Huemmer, 85 of Prior Lake passed away early Wednesday morning, August 27th at her home.

Visitation will be Wednesday September 3rd, 10-11 am at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake with the celebration of life service to follow at 11:00 am.

Life story to follow.

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Aug 26, 2020

Michael Stephen Reusse, a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful, was born on August 24, 1940 in St Paul, MN. He died at the age of 80 on August 26, 2020 at Abbott NW Hospital of complications due to COPD.

He married Judith Ann (Claire) Reusse on June 24, 1972. They were married for 48 years.

He grew up...

Aug 23, 2020

Lonnie Bicking, age 75, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Friendship Manor Health Care Center in Shakopee.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. Services...

Aug 21, 2020

Bill Boyd Jr., age 86 of Prior Lake, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. A private family service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

On July 3, 1934 in Clinton, Iowa, William Frank Boyd, Jr. was born to parents, William Sr. and Amy (Adams) Boyd. Growing up in Sabula, Iowa, Bill was fortunate to...

Aug 20, 2020

Sarah Tracey-Keel passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 20. She was surrounded by sunshine, flowers, family, and a half-eaten plate of Irish scones.

Private family services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Friends and extended family are invited to stream the service at the following link: Sarah Tracey-Keel Service ...

Aug 20, 2020

Sue Ann Hill, 81 of Shakopee passed away on Thursday, August 20th at Golden Living Care Center in Excelsior.

Time of Gathering will be Friday, August 28th, 9-11 am Ballard – Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake with a graveside service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 12:05 pm.

Aug 17, 2020

Tom “Skinner” Pauly, longtime resident of Jordan, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 71. A private family service will be held at Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by the Jordan Vets Honor Guard.

On March 7, 1949 in Kittery, Maine, parents Sylvester and Virginia (Gray) Pauly celebrated the birth of their...

Aug 12, 2020

Marjorie Ann Ells, age 88, of Prior Lake, MN, passed at her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

A time of gathering held on Monday, August 17, from 4-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour to the Mass of Christian Burial, on Tuesday, August 18, at 11 am,...

Aug 11, 2020

Minako “Pat” Kawauchi: Oct. 21, 1918 – Aug. 11, 2020

Minako “Pat” Kawauchi passed away peacefully in her sleep Aug. 11, 2020, in Savage, Minn., at 101 years old. Born Oct. 21, 1918, to Kanichi and Yanayo Matsunami in Sacramento, Calif. Preceded in death by parents; husband Takuo; sisters, Em (Bob) Nakadoi, Alice...

Aug 11, 2020

Burnell Preuss passed away on August 11th at St. Gertrude’s Health Care Center in Shakopee.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 17th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake with the celebration of life service to

follow at 1:00 pm.

Burnell will be laid to rest at...

Aug 10, 2020

Harriet Helen ( Turek ) Bartyzal , age 85, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal peace at home while being surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 10, 2020.

A time of gathering will be on Friday, August 14, from 9-10:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S . Marschall Road, Shakopee , A Mass of...

Aug 8, 2020

Laurie Weber, age 57, of Prior Lake, passed away August 8, 2020 after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Laurie will be missed by all who loved her.

A visitation will be held from 2-5PM on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake.

Following the visitation,...

Aug 7, 2020

Jason Robert Durose, age 40, of Lakeville, MN, passed unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2020, at his home.

A celebration of life honoring Jason will be held on Thursday, August 13 at 11 am, with a time of gatherin g from 9-10:45 am , at Living Hope Church , 8600 Horizon Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 . Pastor...

Aug 5, 2020

Mark Schommer, age 80, of Chaska, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 East Second Street, Jordan, MN. Live streaming of...

Aug 3, 2020

Harriet J. Fredrickson, age 93, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2020, at her daughter’s home, in Prior Lake .

A visitation honoring Harriet will be held on Thursday, August 6 , from 10-10:45 am, with a Celebration of Life at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior...

Aug 2, 2020

Jeannie Reinitz, a longtime resident of Prior Lake, entered eternal life on Sunday August 2, 2020 at age 55. An outdoor funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11AM with seating beginning at 10:45AM at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16840 Highway 13 S., Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Stephen Schmiel will preside.

On August...