Obituaries

Jul 7, 2018

Myles “Butch” Fleek, age 79 of Prior Lake, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM with a memorial service starting at 11:00 AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake.

On June 2, 1939, Butch was born in...

Jul 7, 2018

Daniel Frederick Braunsky, 72, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Born April 30, 1946 to Richard and Mary (Cavosi) Braunsky in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dan was the third of four children. He loved to share stories of his time growing up on the family farm with his parents, brothers, and sister....

Jul 7, 2018

The 91-year life of Joyce Pulk quietly was given back to the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at her residence at New Perspective Senior Living, in Prior Lake, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311...

Jul 3, 2018

Richard “Dick” Houle passed away unexpectedly on his 83rd birthday, July 3, 2018, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 24 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311...

Jul 3, 2018

Betty Jo Dwyer, age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was born May 24, 1937 to parents John and Ola (Quick) Rosson in Portales, New Mexico where she grew up. For many years, Betty worked as an accountant. She is loved and missed by her daughter, Barb (Paul) Smith; grandchildren, Matthew, Alex, Jessie, Brian;...

Jul 2, 2018

Dick Cates final words were” Let’s pray.” After praying together and a kiss from each family member, he passed away peacefully on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his Prior Lake home.

All the services will be at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. A visitation will be on Friday, July 6, from...

Jun 29, 2018

Sharon Mavis (Wittenberg) Bird, age 76 of Shakopee, went home to the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018. A visitation will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM, all at Mount Olive...

Jun 26, 2018

Rose Grommesch entered eternal life, at the age of 91, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN. She was a longtime resident of Jordan, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation starting at 9:30AM, at St. John the Baptist Catholic, 210...

Jun 25, 2018

Rose M. Brick, age 70 of Robbinsdale, formerly of Shakopee, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2018. A visitation will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 10-11AM with a time of sharing and prayer at 11AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Interment following at Valley Cemetery, Shakopee.

On November 3, 1947, in Shakopee, MN, Rose Marie...

Jun 23, 2018

Rose Hennen, age 96, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on June 23, 2018. She was a longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN.

All services will be at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN. A visitation will be Wednesday, June 27, from 4-7 pm and one hour prior to...

Jun 22, 2018

Loretta F. Gosse née Schad was handed off gently into the loving arms of her late son, John, at Sunrise on Friday, June 22, 2018. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. A memorial gathering will be held 11AM Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Schad Funeral Home, 57 Third St. SW Plainview, MN. Burial to follow at St....

Jun 20, 2018

Arthur August Schumann, age 80 of Prior Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. A funeral service will be Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation from 9:30-11AM all at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. Arthur will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Arthur’s grandchildren will act as pallbearers....

Jun 18, 2018

Michael “Mike” Schroeder, age 70 of Jordan, passed away peacefully at Oak Terrace on Monday, June 18, 2018.

On April 6, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois Mike was born to parents Mr. & Mrs. William Schroeder. Throughout his life, Mike was a good-natured man who appreciated the little things—especially time spent with family and friends.

In...

Jun 16, 2018

Marilyn Colleen Marquardt, age 86 and a resident of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, on Saturday morning, June 16, 2018.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 22, at 11 am, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 9 am, at McKenna Crossing...

Jun 14, 2018

At the young age of 28, John Patrick Keimig went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2018. With his beloved family holding his hands, John passed away peacefully at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On May 29, 1990, John was born to Steven and Wendy (Senftner) Keimig. His sisters,...

Jun 14, 2018

Robert “Bob” Erickson, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mankato, MN, on June 14, 2018.

A time of gathering honoring Bob’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 20 from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake, MN and on Thursday, June 21, one hour prior to...

Jun 14, 2018

Father Francis J. Roach entered eternal life on June 14, 2018 at the age of 89.

All services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 22, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM with Rosary Service at 7:00 PM, provided by the Rosemount...

Jun 13, 2018

Donald E. Gueltzow, of Prior Lake, passed away June 13, 2018 at the age of 87.

Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Don will be laid to rest at St. Charles Calvary Cemetery on Wednesday, June...

Jun 12, 2018

Steven Kirk Henning, age 70, of Belle Plaine, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully with his beloved family present, the afternoon of Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Minneapolis VA Health Care Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 18 at 11 am, with a visitation two-hour prior, all at...

Jun 10, 2018

Helen Marie Burgoyne née Howat, age 94 of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Fremont, NE, passed away peacefully Sun., June 10, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wed., June 13, 2018 at 10AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE., Prior Lake. She will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling...