Obituaries

May 31, 2017

Dianne Elizabeth Roddie, 54, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. Her beloved daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law were by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be on Wednesday, June 7 at 11 am, with time of gathering starting at...

May 30, 2017

At the age of 77, Joseph “Joe” C. Pahl passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at his home in Jordan, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Sunday, June 4, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN and one hour prior to the Memorial Service on Monday,...

May 26, 2017

Friar Juniper Cummings, OFM Conv., died Friday, May 26, 2017, in Shakopee, MN. He was born Francis Leonard on September 4, 1924, in Louisville, KY, to Francis and Wilhelmina (Krimm) Cummings. He is pre-deceased by his parents, his brothers, Albert and Frank, and his sister, Mary Frances (Jones.) He is survived by his niece, Jane Gray of Henderson, KY,...

May 26, 2017

Donnie Seaver, age 76 of Jordan, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 4-7:00PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:00AM with a visitation 1-hour prior...

May 25, 2017

Janice Mae (Zaudtke) Huss passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her residence in Burnsville, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 2, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. Pastors...

May 25, 2017

Marion Erickson age 93 of Belle Plaine passed away at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home on Thursday, May 25, 2017.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10-11 am at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Jordan with a memorial service following at 11:00 am.

Life story to follow.

May 20, 2017

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Francis Regional Medical with family surrounding, Jim Grundmeyer, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 74.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, all at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church...

May 19, 2017

Lee Howard Urness, age 71, of Prior Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 19, 2017.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 24, from 4-7 pm, with a time of sharing at 7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Celebration of...

May 19, 2017

A resident of Prior Lake, William “Bill” Mesenbrink, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 12 noon, with a time of gathering starting at 10:00AM all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,

5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake,...

May 18, 2017

Beverly M. Rudiger, of Lakeville, passed away on May 18, 2017, at the age of 91. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. Father Thomas Wilson will preside, and Beverly’s grandchildren and their spouses will act as pallbearers. Beverly will...

May 18, 2017

A resident of St. Paul, MN, Elaine Marilyn Freiermuth was 78 years old, when she passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30, all at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior...

May 15, 2017

A longtime resident of Brooklyn Park, MN and formerly of Shakopee, Francis “Fran” Rein was 79 years old, when he passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017.

Time of gathering of family and friends will be Monday, May 22, 2017 from 4-6 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee.

Francis Joseph was born on...

May 11, 2017

Arvilla M. Vohnoutka, of Shakopee, passed away on May 11, 2017 at the age of 83. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee. A Christian Funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Immanuel Lutheran...

May 10, 2017

Jeri Lou Prchal, age 67 of Excelsior, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away at her home on May 10, 2017. A visitation will be held from 10-12 Noon on Saturday, June 3, 2017 with a time of sharing at 12 Noon, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. A burial will take place at a...

May 10, 2017

At the age of 86, Richard L. Roe went home to be with the Lord and his heavenly family on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, while residing at Friendship Village of Bloomington. His beloved family was present at his bedside. Richard was a former resident of Prior Lake, MN and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

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May 8, 2017

Bonnie (Berger) Mohlin, age 64 of Gibbon, formerly of Jordan, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the New Ulm Medical Center. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 11 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 First Street West, Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 12 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at...

May 5, 2017

Mike V. Mikunda, of Prior Lake, passed away Friday , May 5, 2017 at the age of 72. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one-hour...

May 4, 2017

Thomas Betchwars passed away May 4, 2017, at the age of 61. A private Family Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

On September 4, 1955, Frank and Dorothy Betchwars welcomed Thomas into the world. Soon after, he became big brother to Pete, Mary, and Mike. Tom married the love of his life,...

May 3, 2017

Michael Breimhorst, of Prior Lake (formerly of Jordan), passed away the afternoon of May 3, 2017 at the age of 64. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Father Timothy Yanta will preside, and Tim...

May 3, 2017

Eleanor Orcellia Gehlhar née Norton, age 90 of Lakeville, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 11AM with a visitation from 9:30-11AM, both at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 14085 Pike Lake Trail NE, Prior Lake. Eleanor will be laid...