Obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Laurie Ann Theis, age 55, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, on Sunday morning, December 30, 2018, at her home in Jordan, MN, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Family and friends are welcome to come share stories and enjoy a light lunch on Sunday, January 20, from 1-4 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation,...

Dec 29, 2018

Wanda Lucius, of Jordan, passed away the morning of December 29, 2018 at the age of 67. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM...

Dec 27, 2018

Willis “Bill” Bjorklund, of Shakopee, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away December 27, 2018 at the age of 92. A funeral service will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. Rev. Dr. Brent Parrish will preside, and Bill’s grandsons will be pallbearers....

Dec 23, 2018

Roger Schoenbauer passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018 at the age of 69. A gathering of family & friends is Tuesday, January 1, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Funeral Liturgy is Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 12:00 Noon with visitation one-hour prior at St. John the...

Dec 23, 2018

Robert “Bob” Koralesky, age 84, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s, on Sunday, December 23, 2018, with his wife by his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, December 29, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth...

Dec 14, 2018

Don Enger, age 81 of Prior Lake, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 10AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake....

Dec 10, 2018

Richard Swenson, 66 passed away on December 10, 2018 in Rochester, MN.

Dec 9, 2018

John “Jack” Schmitz, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his home in Prior Lake, MN, circled by family.

A time of gathering will be on Thursday, December 13, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial...

Dec 9, 2018

Michael Webster Mohlin, Sr. passed away December 9, 2018 at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 12:00 Noon with visitation from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. Jean Breeggemann will preside, and Mike Mohlin, Jr. will act as urn bearer....

Dec 6, 2018

Ruth C. Barron, 81 of Shakopee formerly of Inver Grove Heights passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

She was loved and will be missed by children, Ed, Howard, Steve, Colleen (Joseph) Thunker, James (Sue); 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy Dorrain, sisters-in-law, Mary (Don) Gehrman, Sandy Barron, Darlene Barron, Rae (Herb)...

Nov 30, 2018

Alice Marie Fristed, a longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 10 at 11 AM with a visitation 2-hours prior, all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd. SE, Prior Lake. Alice will be laid to rest at Viola Lake Cemetery in Webster, WI. Pastor John...

Nov 26, 2018

Paul Irvin Johnson, of Shakopee (formerly of Bloomington) passed away on November 26, 2018 at the age of 83.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Funeral service is Monday, December 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior. All services are at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833...

Nov 23, 2018

Melissa Allen, of Jordan, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2018, at the age of 44. She was a wonderful woman with a bright smile and a beautiful spirit. Melissa will be missed by her family, friends and the entire community.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM...

Nov 23, 2018

Barry Worth James, age 85, of Prior Lake, formerly of Red Lodge, Montana, passed November 23, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation 30 minutes prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. There will be a gathering at the Prior Lake VFW immediately...

Nov 19, 2018

Beverly Wardell age 75 of Prior Lake died on November 19, 2018 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She married Gary Wardell on June 3, 1972 in Minneapolis, MN. Bev was a longtime assembler at Honeywell. She is survived by her husband, Gary Wardell; sisters, Janice Michalov, Patty (Duane) Thomas. Bev was precded in death by parents,...

Nov 19, 2018

Darrell Kleinfeldt was 78 years of age, when he passed away on November 19, 2018. He was a resident of Savage, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 11 am, with a time of gathering one-hour prior, at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN. (952-890-4534 www.stjameslc.org) Rev....

Nov 19, 2018

Shirley Ann Kerkow, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, was welcomed home in heaven by her husband Donald and other loving family, on Monday evening, November 19, 2018.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, December 2, at 2:30 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 1 pm, at St. Paul Lutheran Church,...

Nov 14, 2018

Laurie Herman, of Jordan, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2018 at the age of 59. She was a wonderful woman and loved by so many.

A gathering of family & friends is Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Jordan. Celebration of Life Service is Wednesday, November 21,...

Nov 12, 2018

On Monday, November 12, 2018, Deborah Ann Forkins, age 70, passed away peacefully, at her home in Savage, MN, in the presence of her family.

A time of gathering of will be on Friday, November 16, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Mass...

Nov 11, 2018

Matthew Thomas Greenwood, age 43, of Prior Lake, MN, passed November 11, 2018, after a lengthy illness.

Matt was born on October 24, 1975, in Golden Valley, MN to Thomas and Gail (Hillmer) Greenwood. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1994 and from the University of Kansas in 1999 with a Computer Engineer Degree. Matt spent...