Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Mary Johnson Newbour, age 67, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on July 31, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A time of gathering to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake, MN.

Mary Elizabeth Johnson was born in Ypsilanti,...

Jul 31, 2020

Harold Otto Hallberg, age 89, of Jordan, MN, formerly of St. Paul , MN, passed peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Oak Terrace Senior Living , in Jordan.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 7, from 5-7 pm , at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S . Marschall Road, Shakopee . Face masks are...

Jul 30, 2020

Roger Delbert Zemaitis, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the age of 75. A prayer service and burial ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery (5437 160th St. SE) in Prior Lake. Fr. Tom Walker will preside, and Prior Lake VFW Post #6208...

Jul 27, 2020

Jen Gilbertson, age 50 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away from heart failure on her 50th birthday at her home on July 27, 2020.

Born in Monroe, WI on July 27, 1970, parents Roger and Colleen Mahlkuch celebrated the birth of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Mahlkuch. From a young age, Jen demonstrated her creativity. Following her graduation...

Jul 27, 2020

Al Gigstad, age 81, a longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN passed away in his home on Monday, July 27, 2020. A drive-through visitation will be held on Friday, July 31 st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Please remain in your vehicle to greet Al’s family. Face...

Jul 21, 2020

Ron Jabs, a lifelong resident of Jordan, passed away July 21, 2020 at the age of 68. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (100 Sixth Street West) in Jordan. Face masks are required, and guests must practice safe social distancing .

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Jul 14, 2020

Donald Lawrence Robertson, 75.

Born March 20 th , 1945 Died July 14, 2020

Donald was preceded in death by his mother Ruth Robertson and brother David Robertson and Survived by his wife Paula Robertson, his children Matthew Robertson, Kacie Robertson, Andrea Robertson, and Amanda Mack (Mike), his two granddaughters Elle Mack and Janie Mack,...

Jul 11, 2020

Karen Klingberg Busselman, age 72 of Prior Lake, died peacefully at her home on July 11th, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family. Visitation will be Thursday, July 16th from 4-7 at Ballard-Sunder funeral and Cremation, Prior Lake. Celebration of Life service will be Friday, July 17th at 11am with visitation from 10-11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

Jul 10, 2020

Brett Richard Grosklags, age 60, of Burnsville, MN, passed unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 15, from 4-6 pm and on Thursday, July 16 from 10:00 -10:45 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN, with a private family Celebration...

Jul 8, 2020

Pete Antonsen, age 87, of Prior Lake , MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living, in Prior Lake.

A private family service will be held in honor of Pete . Condolences and memories of Pete can be shared below, and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street,...

Jul 6, 2020

Rita Allmann, age 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, July 6, 2020, at her home in Jordan.

Rita was born in Jordan on April 28, 1926, to Michael and Lucy (Marxen) Stocker. She grew up on the family farm, together with her brothers Gerry and Tom. As a girl, she enjoyed the wildflowers she...

Jul 3, 2020

Helen Just, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age of 79. She was loved by all who knew her. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Funeral service is Thursday, July 9, 2020...

Jul 3, 2020

Jim Karl, age 80, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020, at King s way Retirement Living, in Belle Plaine, MN .

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 17 at 2 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 12:30 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road,...

Jul 3, 2020

Jo Bang, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. She will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery in Prior Lake.

On June 16, 1937 in Rosemount, MN, Jo was born to parents Jacob “Jake” and Ida (Wilkie) Bergacker. Along with her sisters and brother, Jo spent much of her youth...

Jun 30, 2020

Emma O. Dolinar , of Hibbing, passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 99. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who loved her.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Terry Tilton will preside ,...

Jun 29, 2020

Jonathan William Schmidt, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2020 at the age of 50. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Visitors must wear face masks and are required to practice social...

Jun 29, 2020

Carol Tillman, age 84 of Jordan, MN, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (313 Second Street) in Jordan. Father Neil...

Jun 29, 2020

Dave H. Plekkenpol, age 53, a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, passed unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN.

A graveside service honoring Dave will be held on Monday, July 6 at 10 am, at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery, 830 Tenth Avenue West, Shakopee, MN. Masks will be required , and...

Jun 28, 2020

David “Dave” Westveer, of Prior Lake, passed away June 28, 2020 at the age of 69. A gathering of family and friends is Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Visitors are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Pastor Diana Hunstad will...

Jun 27, 2020

Steve Cunningham, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away at the age of 62. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 9:30-11AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Steve will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery, Prior Lake. Services will be streamed through Zoom at the following link: Steve...