Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Douglas Eugene Jerde of Rochester, MN passed away at his home on April 3, 2024.

He was born on July 26, 1935, in Marietta, Minnesota. His father Norman Jerde was a farmer, and his mother Teresa was a homemaker. Douglas graduated from Marietta High School in 1953. His high school athletic endeavors included baseball and basketball. On...

Mar 23, 2024

James H. Lloyd, age 61, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM with closing words at 3:00 PM. The celebration of...

Mar 23, 2024

John P. Legut, age 81, of Prior Lake, passed away on March 23, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9:30-10:45 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church (16400 Duluth Avenue SE) in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and John will be...

Mar 22, 2024

Bradley David Bulver, loving father, devoted husband, and loyal friend, passed away on March 22, 2024, at the age of 54, after bravely battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Brad’s journey through life was one of unwavering commitment, compassion, and joy.

Brad was born on August 16, 1969, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Don and Cheryl Bulver. Growing...

Mar 19, 2024

Rudolph “Rudy” Fahrenkamp, 92, of Jordan, passed away on March 19, 2024. His Christian Funeral will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jordan (100 Sixth St West) on Saturday, March 23 at 11am. There will be a time of Visitation prior from 9:30-10:45 AM. Following the Christian Funeral, Rudy will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill...

Mar 18, 2024

Thomas Sylvester Gavinski, 70, of Savage, MN, passed away on March 18, 2024. Services to honor and celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 on March 28, 2024. A visitation will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 AM and liturgy of the word will be...

Mar 17, 2024

Peggy MaryAnn Wulke, age 74, of New Prague, MN, passed away on March 17, 2024. A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM with closing words at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan.

Peggy was born on May 27, 1949,...

Mar 13, 2024

Marlene C. Kerkow, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She has been a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, MN, and a pillar of the McKenna Crossing community.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2 pm, with a visitation from 12-1:45 pm, at St....

Mar 12, 2024

Victor Skripsts, age 81, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 2 pm, with a public gathering starting at 1:30 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Diane Hunstad will preside....

Mar 6, 2024

Dennis “Spanky” William Sullivan of Benedictine Living Community, in Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at the age of 95, with beloved wife Mona at his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11 am, with a gathering from 9-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church,...

Mar 5, 2024

Ruth Mueller, age 93, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace with God on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Emerald Crest in Shakopee, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9:30-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake....

Mar 3, 2024

Ronald Russell Scott, of Lydia, passed away March 3, 2024 at the age of 86. A Funeral will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Chapman will preside, and Ron will be laid to rest at Concord Hill Cemetery in...

Mar 3, 2024

Jane Buck, aged 83, of Savage, passed away at home surrounded by family on March, 3, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 10:30AM, with a Time of Gathering from 9:30-10:30AM, all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage. Following the service there will...

Mar 2, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Hartse

At the age of 66, Gene Hartse sadly left his family unexpectedly on March 2, 2024.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 4-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN.

Eugene Edward and best known...

Mar 1, 2024

Mary (Doyle) Dillingham, aged 88, very beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died on March 1, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church of Spring...

Mar 1, 2024

Clyde “Bud” Bandy, 88, of Jordan, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024. His Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jordan (100 Sixth St. West) starting at 11:00 a.m. with visitation prior from 9:00-10:45 a.m. at the church. Following the service, Clyde will be laid to rest at Spirit...

Feb 29, 2024

Beverly “Bev” Marie Gearin was born on Christmas day, 1951, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She passed away suddenly on February 29 th , 2024 of natural causes.

A time of gathering will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, starting at 10 am, with brief closing words at 1 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant...

Feb 25, 2024

James “Jim” Kuboushek, 76, of Prior Lake, passed away from a brief illness on February 25, 2024.

A Visitation will be held for Jim on Monday, Mar 11, 2024from 4-7pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake, 4565 Pleasant St SE. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024starting at 11am at St....

Feb 24, 2024

Jennifer Rebecca Sims, aged 49, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed away on February 24, 2024, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held in Jen’s honor on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with a Time of Gathering from 10:00 AM...

Feb 24, 2024

John C. Ryan, age 61, of Prior Lake, MN passed away on February 24, 2024. A Time of Gathering to celebrate John will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM with closing prayers at 4:00 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. John will be laid...