Obituaries

Jun 26, 2020

Merlin D. Nord, age 88, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away after a courageous fight with dementia for 15 years, on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Emerald Crest, in Burnsville, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation,...

Jun 21, 2020

Don Andersen, of Outing, MN (formerly of Prior Lake) passed away peacefully at his home on June 21, 2020 at the age of 91.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 3:00 – 5: 0 0 PM...

Jun 21, 2020

Carol Thorsfeldt , age 81, of Prior Lake, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 202 0 , at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a time of gathering on Thursday, July 9 starting at 10:30 am , with a C elebration of...

Jun 19, 2020

Terry Peterson, age 71, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.

A private family burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, in Minneapolis, MN. Memories can be left on the funeral home website and condolence cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN...

Jun 18, 2020

Dick Adams, 75 of Chanhassen passed away on Thursday, June 18th at his home.

Services to be held in Connecticut.

Jun 17, 2020

“Lord, make me an instrument of your Peace” ( from Prayer of St. Francis)

Gloria Mary Barry (Krautkremer), of Bloomington, passed away June 17, 2020 at the age of 94, from complications of COVID 19 while surrounded by family and in the home which she resided for 66 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and...

Jun 17, 2020

Loren Louis Hanel, loving husband and father of five, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the age of 90 in Belle Plaine, MN.

Loren was born on December 15, 1929 in Mankato, MN, to Bruno and Margaret (Statham) Hanel. After high school he served in the United States Army, stationed in Japan during the Korean...

Jun 13, 2020

Bill and Donna Cates’ family will be honoring their passing with a Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-11am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Deacon Terry Beer will preside, with military honors provided by the Prior Lake VFW Honor Guard.

Jun 13, 2020

Aimee Swiatkiewicz, age 47, of Prior Lake, MN, left her family’s side, after a short illness with cancer, on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN.

A time of gathering honoring Aimee will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 1-3 pm, with closing words at 2:50 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...

Jun 12, 2020

Corrine “Corky” Yasenchak, age 74 of Shakopee, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on June 12, 2020. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences and memories can be left at BallardSunderFuneral.com and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 104 First Street West; Jordan, MN 55352.

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Jun 10, 2020

Tom Klein, longtime resident of Jordan, passed away on June 10, 2020 at the age of 67.

On February 4, 1953, Tom was born to parents Albert and Carol (Masters) Klein in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Crystal, MN along with his siblings. In later years, Tom moved to Shakopee and eventually settled in Jordan. He...

Jun 9, 2020

T om Burge, of Prior Lake, passed away June 9, 2020 at the age of 73. He will be missed by all who loved him .

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake on Friday, June 19 , 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00...

Jun 4, 2020

Chad David Maatta, age 54, of Farmington, MN, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by loved ones.

A time of gathering honoring Chad will be held on Saturday, July 24, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, with a celebration of life service at 1:30 pm,...

Jun 1, 2020

Delbert “Del” Block, age 94, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Menomonie, WI, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at St Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 8 at 11:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Guests should arrive between...

May 30, 2020

James “Butts” Beutler, age 45, of Prior Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

A celebration graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12 at 2 pm, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, 5375 160 th Street, Prior Lake. Guests are asked to arrive at 1:50 pm and remain in their cars until instructed...

May 28, 2020

Don Carlson, of Prior Lake (formerly of Fridley), passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 at the age of 88. He was a good man and will be missed by all who loved him.

Private family services will be held, and Don will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Condolences can be left at...

May 28, 2020

James Cates, age 85, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully , at his home, on Thursday morning , May 28, 2020 .

A drive through visitation will be held on Monday, June 1, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lak e . A private family Mass of Christian Burial...

May 25, 2020

Dunrith “Bud” Waund Jr., of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, with family and loved ones at his bedside. Born Nov. 21, 1933 in Primghar IA near the family farmstead, Bud was raised as a middle son on the farm, developed a love of woodworking learned from his father, and received a favorite...

May 25, 2020

Kari Searcy, age 33 of Lakeville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. A private celebration of Kari’s life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

On July 7, 1986 in Minneapolis, MN, parents Randy and Barb welcomed their daughter, Kari Jean Searcy, into the world. She was the second of two children, the little sister...

May 24, 2020

Bud Mach, 54 of Jordan passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home.

Family to hold private services at their home at a later date.