Obituaries

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

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 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

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 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...

Nov 11, 2018

Louis “Gerald” Dentinger, age 77 of Savage, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 11, 2018. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 1-3PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 19 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at St. John the Baptist...

Nov 10, 2018

Gwen Morris passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 at the age of 96. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 12:00 Noon with visitation two-hours prior at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan. Pastor Steve Thompson will preside, and Gwen’s grandchildren will act as pallbearers. She will be laid to rest at...

Nov 10, 2018

Early Saturday morning of November 10, 2018, Helen “Rose” Hadac passed away peacefully, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. She was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A time to celebrate Rose’s life will be on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 4 -7 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) Prior Lake and...

Nov 9, 2018

Joyce A. McAllister, age 71 of Prior Lake, passed away on November 9, 2018. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 1-2PM with a prayer service at 2PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake.

On February 12, 1947 in Winona, MN, parents Joseph and Carmen (Patzner) Rezab celebrated the birth of their...

Nov 8, 2018

Sharlene Mae Christian, of Shakopee, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2018 at the age of 74. Visitation is Monday, November 12, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Celebration of Life Service is Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Shepherd of...

Nov 5, 2018

MaryAnn Mahowald passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2018, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 10 at 11 am, with a time of gathering two hours prior, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom Walker will preside. A private...

Nov 5, 2018

Susan A. Reese, age 75 of Prior Lake, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherds Path NW, Prior Lake. Pastor Karen Treat with officiate and Susan’s grandchildren will act as urnbearers.

On February 12,...

Nov 3, 2018

William “Bill” Buesgens, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at his home in Jordan, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on November 7, at 12 (noon), with a time of gathering two hours prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 210 North Broadway, Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside, and Abby...