Obituaries

Oct 16, 2020

Vernon A. Schultz, age 90, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 21, at 12 (noon), with a visitation starting at 10:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake....

Oct 15, 2020

Ruthe Tollefson Enstad, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on October 15, 2020 with husband John beside her after a 6-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, at New Perspectives Assisted Living, Prior Lake. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and amazing friend.

A time of gathering will be held Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4-6PM...

Oct 13, 2020

Carmen McNeese, 71 of Jordan passed away on October 13th at St. Francis Regional Hospital in Shakopee.

Services are pending.

Oct 10, 2020

Nancy Lee Johnson, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away October 10, 2020 at the age of 80.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 17 at 11AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd. SE, Prior Lake, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30AM. Nancy will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery....

Oct 10, 2020

Lorraine Schesso, age 94, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal peace on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Shakopee.

A funeral prayer service will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee....

Oct 9, 2020

Larry Vernon Olson was born October 4, 1956 in Ada, MN to Lloyd and Lorraine (Billing) Olson. He graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1974 and went on to join the Navy. He served three years on the submarine USS Tinosa at the rank of Petty Officer. He worked as an armory officer and scuba diver. Upon leaving the...

Oct 6, 2020

Bryan John Stevens, age 37, of Montgomery, MN, passed on October 6, 2020, in Rochester, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, from 5-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained. Memorials are preferred and will...

Oct 5, 2020

Bunny Geis, age 76, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 10, at 11 am, with a time of gathering two-hours prior, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Masks are required and social distancing maintained. Father Tom Walker...

Oct 5, 2020

Don David Taylor died at his home with his beloved wife Pam and son Nick at his side on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 80. Don was a soft spoken, kind and gentle man who always was respectful and supportive of others. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

An outdoor...

Oct 4, 2020

Dave Flattem, age 60, of Shakopee, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home.

Private family services will be held for Dave with interment at a later date.

David Alan was born on February 20, 1960 to William “Bill” and Patricia “Pat” (Kubias) Flattem in MPLS, MN. Although he was the...

Oct 2, 2020

Betty Jabs, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was 97 years old. Betty was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45...

Sep 30, 2020

Jeffry Charles Gall, age 75, of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Carefree Living in Burnsville.

A time of gathering to celebrate Jeffry’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake, 4565 Pleasant St SE. Masks are required,...

Sep 30, 2020

Mike Wilwerding was a loyal and loving husband, father, stepfather, uncle, son and friend. He was genuine and generous, welcoming everyone he met with a warm smile. Mike always wanted to know everyone’s story – where you were from, how you got where you are, and who you wanted to be – valuing each person for his or her...

Sep 28, 2020

Emery A. Kiecker, age 86, of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3, at 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 E County Hwy 42, Burnsville, with visitation time from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Livestream of the...

Sep 27, 2020

Dean Vogel, age 48, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, September 27, 2020, while on vacation in Duluth, Minnesota.

Dean is survived by 3 daughters, Jocelyn, Madeline, and Mya Vogel; mother, Arlyce Vogel; brother Scot (and wife Allison) Vogel; along with many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close...

Sep 21, 2020

Mary McDonough, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace on Monday, September 21, 2020, while residing at Friendship Manor Health Care Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A time of gathering honoring Mary and her son, Ted, (who passed on August 5, 2018) wil l be held on Thursday, October 8, from 5-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral...

Sep 20, 2020

Cora Kitrell, of Eden Prairie (formerly of Prior Lake, MN & Lincoln, NE) passed away on September 20, 2020 at the age of 88. Private family services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Friends are invited to stream the service at the following link: Cora Kitrell Funeral Service (Meeting ID: 949 8360...

Sep 19, 2020

Troy Charles Schmaltz, age 34 of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2020.

A visitation will be held from 2-5PM on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, September 28, 2020, at 11AM...

Sep 17, 2020

Barbara Everson , age 57, of Winthrop, MN, passed unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

A ti m e of gathering honoring Barb will be held on Friday, September 25, from 4-6 pm , at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee , MN . Masks are required and social distancing will...

Sep 13, 2020

Georgene Swanson 87 of Prior Lake passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13th at her home.

Private family services are to be held.