Obituaries

Joseph Johns

May 5, 2024

Joseph Charles Johns, of Eden Prairie, MN (formerly of Warren, OH), died much too soon on May 5, 2024 at the age of 40. He was a kind and loving man, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

A service honoring Joseph’s life will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM...

Jeanne Conrady

May 3, 2024

Jeanne Conrady

December 24, 1929 – May 3, 2024

Jeanne Conrady, aged 94, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Hammond Township, Minnesota, on Christmas Eve, 1929, Jeanne was a spirited and nurturing soul, cherished for her love of ceramics, which she taught alongside...

Joseph “Joe” Siedow

May 1, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Siedow, age 58, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on May 1, 2024, with his wife, Tamera by his side. A Celebration of Joe’s Life will be held at 12:00 PM with a Time of Gathering from 10:00 – 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN...

Jackie Zimmerman

Apr 28, 2024

Jackie Zimmerman, age 93, of Le Center, MN, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Central Health Care Nursing Home in Le Center. A family gathering will be held to honor Jackie’s life.

Jackie was born January 31, 1931 to Jacob and Jessie (Running) Lucksinger in Johnson, MN. Through her many years, she loved gardening and loved...

Jeffrey Randolph

Apr 25, 2024

Jeffrey Randolph, age 79, of Victoria, MN and formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on April 25, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. Jeffrey will be laid to rest at...

John Steven Zadurski

Apr 24, 2024

John Steven Zadurski, age 68, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on April 24, 2024. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. A reception will follow – details to be provided at John’s Celebration....

Donald “Don” E. Jenkins

Apr 20, 2024

Donald “Don” E. Jenkins, of Jordan, passed away on April 20, 2024, from BPDCN leukemia diagnosed in July 2023. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Don’s honor on June 3, 2024, at 11AM with a visitation from 10-11AM, all at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt...

Agnes “Aggie” Pass

Apr 20, 2024

Agnes “Aggie” Pass, age 86, of Jordan, MN, passed away at her home surrounded by family on April 20, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with visitation time from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (313 2nd St. E) in Jordan, MN. Father...

Brad Lucht

Apr 17, 2024

Brad Lucht, age 45, of Rockford, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held for Brad at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (3611 North Berens Road NW) in Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Laila...

Gwendolyn M. Braff

Apr 15, 2024

Gwendolyn M. Braff, age 90, of Minnetonka passed away April 15, 2024. She was a resident at Rivers of Life Memory Care in Savage, MN.

Gwen was born in 1933 on a farm in Thompson, Iowa. She was the oldest of three girls born to Elmer and Jeniva Howe. Her fondest memories were having a school on...

James (Jim) Dellwo

Apr 11, 2024

James (Jim) Dellwo, aged 61, of Prior Lake, passed away on April 11, 2024 surrounded by his family and close friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Jim’s honor on April 27, 2024, from 1-3PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. A public reception will follow, please join...

Lois Marie Gilbert

Apr 10, 2024

Lois Marie Gilbert, age 79, passed away on April 10, 2024 at The Waters of Excelsior.

Lois was born in South Dakota, grew up in Minnesota, spent most of her adult life on the west coast, where she raised her children, then the east coast before moving back “home,” Minnesota. She was a wonderful seamstress and supplied the...

Michael N. Harvey

Apr 10, 2024

Michael N. Harvey, age 74, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2024. A Christian Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM with visitation time from 9:30 – 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 14085 Pike Lake Trail NE, Prior Lake. Reverend Robert Nowak will preside....

Myrtle Marie Overstreet

Apr 5, 2024

Myrtle Marie (Harral) Overstreet, 92, a resident at the Lutheran Homes of Belle Plaine, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 5, 2024.

She was born to Edith M and Roy E Harral in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 24, 1931 to a loving family. Early in her life, Myrtle relished learning, and loved to spend...

Dolores Elaine (Knutson) Lindahl

Apr 5, 2024

Dolores Elaine (Knutson) Lindahl, age 95, of Belle Plaine, MN, was welcomed home by her Lord on Friday, April 5, 2024. Her daughter, Trudy held her tightly in her arms as she passed at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine, MN.

A Christian Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM with visitation time from 10:30 –...

John D. Schendel

Apr 4, 2024

John D. Schendel, of Savage, passed away April 4, 2024 at the age of 79. He will be missed by all who loved him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one-hour prior at the Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne – Church of St. Mark (350...

Diane M. Schmitt

Apr 3, 2024

Diane M. Schmitt, age 62, passed away on April 3, 2024, at Nagel Assisted Living in Waconia, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Her burial will follow at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in...

Douglas Eugene Jerde

Apr 3, 2024

Douglas Eugene Jerde of Rochester, MN passed away at his home on April 3, 2024.

He was born on July 26, 1935, in Marietta, Minnesota. His father Norman Jerde was a farmer, and his mother Teresa was a homemaker. Douglas graduated from Marietta High School in 1953. His high school athletic endeavors included baseball and basketball. On...

James H. Lloyd

Mar 23, 2024

James H. Lloyd, age 61, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM with closing words at 3:00 PM. The celebration of...

John P. Legut

Mar 23, 2024

John P. Legut, age 81, of Prior Lake, passed away on March 23, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9:30-10:45 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church (16400 Duluth Avenue SE) in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and John will be...