Obituaries

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.

May 23, 2020

Bernie Carlson, age 75 of Prior Lake, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Bernie’s grandchildren will act as pallbearers. He will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery with Father Tom Walker presiding....

May 23, 2020

Patricia Chvatal, age 67 of Jordan, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 11AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Pat will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery with Father Neil Bakker will be presiding.

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May 20, 2020

Mielke, Ken, age 78 of Prior Lake, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away Tues., May 20. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30AM on Wed., June 22 with visitation 1-hour prior at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 Shepherds Path NW, Prior Lake. Ken is survived by his wife, Ellie; children, Deb (Mike) Kessler, John (Karen)...

May 14, 2020

John Michael McKinley, age 72, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020, surrounded by his children at his home .

A private family service will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 11 am, with public being able to join zoom by clicking on the following link and information.

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May 11, 2020

Mary Frances Walker (Lawson) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020 at the Brookdale Edina Senior Living Residence, at the age of 80. She was a longtime resident of Prior Lake, Minnesota. A private family service will held in Mary’s memory.

Mary Frances was born in Hannibal, Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri. She was...