Obituaries

Feb 16, 2020

Mary Busse, 93 of Shakopee passed away on February 16, 2020 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

Private family services will be held at later date.

Feb 13, 2020

Joyce Hillesheim, 67 of Jordan passed away on February 13th at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

Time of Gathering will be on Monday, February 16th from 5-8 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan.

Feb 12, 2020

Fietek, Karen Dawn age 73 of Farmington, formerly of Prior Lake, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Mike; son, Carl Fietek and his son, Brandon; son, Randy (Michelle) and their children Tori, Courtney, Tyler; son, Mathew (Stephanie) and their children, Alex and Claire; sister, Debbie (Glen) Woelfle; other relatives and friends.

Feb 11, 2020

Shirley Ann Messer, 80 of Shakopee, MN passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

Private family gathering to be held at a later date.

Feb 9, 2020

Jack Lawrence Hunter, age 73, of Prior Lake passed away at home on Sunday, February 9, 2020, after a five-week battle with liver and pancreatic cancer.

Jack was born on May 25, 1946 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Meyer) Hunter. He was raised on the family farm near Pickett, WI, along with his...

Feb 8, 2020

Lucille N. Bellew, of Prior Lake (formerly of South Minneapolis), passed away February 8, 2020 at the age of 97. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Lucille will be laid to rest with her husband at St. Michael Cemetery in Prior...

Feb 2, 2020

Cecelia Kes, of Edina (formerly of Burnsville), passed away February 2, 2020 at the age of 81. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a

Memorial Gathering from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Trinity Church (10658 – 210 th Street West) in Lakeville. Cecelia will be laid...

Jan 29, 2020

Lillian Irene Stjernstrom

December 15, 1923 – January 29, 2020

Lillian Irene (Enerson) Stjernstrom passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Shakopee, Minnesota at the age of 96 years with her family at her side.

Lillian was born on December 15, 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ener and...

Jan 29, 2020

Kathleen “Kathy” Berchem, of Prior Lake (formerly of Plymouth & St. Louis Park), passed away January 29, 2020 at the age of 73.

A Memorial Gathering will be held to celebrate Kathy’s life on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with Prayers & Reflections at 6:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant...

Jan 27, 2020

David “Barney” Wormer, age 60, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly, at his home on Monday, January 27, 2020.

A time of gathering will be held on Friday, February 7, starting at 4 PM, with sharing time at 6:30 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, followed by a gathering honoring...

Jan 25, 2020

Lt. Col (Retired) Darold Lyder Guttormson, age 87, took his final flight on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Darold was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Gunval and Ruth (Larson), and his older (infant) brother, Wayne Alton.

The second of three sons, Darold was born on February 15, 1932, on a farm in Blue Earth, MN. After his...

Jan 24, 2020

The world became a little less bright with the passing of Ottilie Prevost Castriotta, age 75, of Prior Lake, MN, on Friday, January 24, 2020.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, January 29, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held...

Jan 21, 2020

Mabel Jane Solberg Hagen died peacefully on January 21, 2020 in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 AM at Zoe Church (14300 W. Burnsville Parkway) in Burnsville, Minnesota. Jane will be laid to rest with her husband at a private interment...

Jan 20, 2020

Brian “BJ” Johnson, age 51, of Shakopee, MN, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on January 20, 2020. He was taken too soon from his family and many devoted friends.

A graveside service honoring Brian will be held on Friday, July 31, at 10 am, at Spring Lake Cemetery, 16800 Lime Road SE, Prior Lake, MN....

Jan 19, 2020

Terry Doyle, age 75, of Hackensack and Prior Lake, MN, passed away January 19, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Terry will be laid to rest with military honors...

Jan 19, 2020

Roger L. Zaugg, age 77 of Jordan, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 following complications from lung cancer. A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12-2PM with a reception following all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee.

On August 10, 1942, Roger was born on...

Jan 16, 2020

Jeffrey S. Bruha passed away on January 16 th , 2020 following a 14 month battle against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Jeff passed away at his home in Prior Lake, Minnesota, at the age of 58.

Jeff was born on July 21 st 1961 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Jeff was a retired Search and Rescue “S.A.R” and...

Jan 16, 2020

Patricia “Miss Pat” Peare, age 83 of Richfield, MN, passed away on Thursday morning at home, January 16, 2020. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 4-7 PM and on Friday, January 24, 2020 starting at 9:30 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833...

Jan 15, 2020

Blake Charles Menking passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 PM with a celebration of life service at 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake.

Blake was born on June 15, 1982 to Pamela and Charles...

Jan 12, 2020

Shell e y Toso was born to eternal life on January 12, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church (16400 Duluth Ave. SE) in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Shelley’s grandsons, Josh & Caleb, will act as urn bearers. Shelley will...