Obituaries

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...

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...