Obituaries

Sep 21, 2017

Arlene (McCutchen) Cates, age 83, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Chaska Heights Senior Living, after facing dementia for many years. She was a longtime resident of the Prior Lake Community.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, September 26, from 4:00 –7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant St. SE,...

Sep 20, 2017

The incredible and amazing life of Josh Cowhey, age 32, was sadly and unexpectedly taken away from his family and friends. He joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Josh was a lifelong resident of the Prior Lake Community.

Join Josh’s family to celebrate the life he lived and how he lived...

Sep 15, 2017

Hoag, Steven C.

Age 70 of Shakopee, formerly of Minneapolis and Anoka.

On September 15, 2017 Minnesota lost one of its most honored, premier athletes. Steven C. Hoag passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born April 2, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Beverly Hoag. He grew...

Sep 14, 2017

Julie Stock, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN. She was a long-time resident of the Prior Lake community.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 17, from 2-5 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Celebration...

Sep 13, 2017

Eileen Goracke, age 92 of Prior Lake, passed away on September 13, 2017 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 9-11AM on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 with Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Eileen will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Father Tom...

Sep 12, 2017

Eileen F. Busse, age 84 of Prior Lake, passed away September 12, 2017 from health complications caused by Alzheimer’s. Eileen’s family will greet friends from 1-3:00PM on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. A funeral service will begin at 3:00PM with Pastor Paul Olson presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Animal Humane...

Sep 9, 2017

Eugene “Gene” J. Holzer, age 94, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, September 9, 2017, with his loving family present at his bedside, in Ashby, MN. He was resident of Minneapolis and Mesa, AZ.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 12 at 11, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 210...

Sep 8, 2017

Ray “Smiley” Johnson

The world lost one of the greatest smiles, the grins of Ray “Smiley” Johnson on September 8, 2017 at Regions Hospital. He lived with cancer for 12 years and now is in glory with the Lord.

The family will honor Smiley’s life with a visitation on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 4-7...

Sep 8, 2017

Donna Stapleton, of Prior Lake, passed away September 8, 2017 at the age of 76. Visitation is Monday, September 11, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom...

Sep 6, 2017

Sandy Hocum, of Prior Lake, passed away on September 6, 2017 at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation. Reverend Diana Hunstad will preside, and Sandy will be laid to rest at Spring Lake...

Sep 4, 2017

On Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, Mike Beerling, age 53, passed away unexpectedly, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN. He was a lifelong resident of the Prior Lake Community.

A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, September 7, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one...

Sep 2, 2017

James “Jim” R. Lebens, age 91 of Savage, passed away on September 2, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake.

Jim was born in Montgomery, MN on December 25, 1925 to John and Albina (Franta) Lebens. He grew...

Sep 2, 2017

Anna Elizabeth Malmquist, of Shakopee, passed away much too soon at the age of 34. A gathering of family and friends is on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 South Marschall Road) in Shakopee. A Celebration of Life Service is held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM with...

Sep 1, 2017

Michael Jerome Reed, age 49 of Burnsville passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake on Saturday, September 9 at 11:00 AM with visitation two hours prior to the service. Pastor Bruce Laabs will preside.

Mike Reed was born in Fargo,...

Aug 30, 2017

Susan Marie Mahoney, age 66 of Prior Lake passed away on August 30, 2017. A visitation will be on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour...

Aug 25, 2017

John Thomas Rand (58) of Shakopee passed away due to natural causes Friday evening, August 25th, at his place of residence. John was born in Crookston, Minnesota on June 13, 1959, to Marland “Bud” Rand and Marion Jeanne Rand (nee Wright). As a child, John relocated to Boone, Iowa with his family, where he matriculated. John joined the Iowa...

Aug 23, 2017

Jonathan R. Lee, 80, of Jordan, passed peacefully at home on August 23, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 14, 1937 in Austin, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Clara (Rask) Lee.

Jon graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1960. During the early years of Jon’s career, he was a principal with Padilla &...

Aug 22, 2017

Joan Laakkonen Mueller placed her life in the hands of the Lord and on August 22, 2017, passed away at Mala Strana Health Care Center, New Prague, MN. She was 78 years of age and a resident of Prior Lake, MN. Joan was fortunate to stay in her home until July 24, 2017 with the help of family and...

Aug 22, 2017

Annie (Monnens) Devitt, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 22, 2017, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN. She was a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, August 30 from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. There will also...

Aug 22, 2017

Bonnie Ueland-Scherer, age 59 of Prior Lake, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation prior starting at 9:30AM all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Bonnie will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Father Tom Walker will preside.