Obituaries

Mar 23, 2017

Morgan Rae Halvorson, born March 21st 2017, died in her parents arms in the NICU at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN on March 23rd, 2017. Every person who met Morgan Rae was touched by her life, her beauty, and her strength.

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Mar 21, 2017

Ronald Eugene Ross (age 79), of Jordan, died March 21, 2017 in the company of his family in Shakopee, MN. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Ron’s life on Monday, April 17, 2017, 12(noon) with visitation two hours prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Shakopee, MN.

Ron was the son of Harvey...

Mar 17, 2017

Bonnie L. Gatzke, age 77 of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 17, 2017. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at Bloomington Lutheran Church, 9350 Portland Avenue...

Mar 17, 2017

Gail Fuad was born on May 28, 1936 to Barbara and Edward Drury of Richfield, MN. From a young age, she longed to travel the world. As a teenager, Gail raised enough babysitting money to organize a 6- week trip to Europe. In college she spent a year in Greece teaching English and a summer participating in archaeological digs...

Mar 14, 2017

Henk Veldhuis, age 89 of Prior Lake, passed away with his family at his side on March 14, 2017. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church,...

Mar 13, 2017

Howard “Andy” Gag, age 96 of Prior Lake, passed away while surrounded by his family on Monday, March 13, 2017. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Additional services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Marshall, with a mass at 10:30AM and...

Mar 8, 2017

Jessica Donnel (DeYoung) Langsdorf passed away on March 8, 2017 at the age of 37. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM with a time of reflection at 1:30 PM. Following the services, Jessica will be laid to...

Mar 7, 2017

The morning of Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Percy O. Feldten, age 77, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Karen at his side at the St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shakopee, MN. He was a recent resident of Shakopee, formerly of Prior Lake, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, April 1, 2017...

Mar 1, 2017

At the age of 94, Della A. Klingberg entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening March 1, 2017. Della passed peacefully with family around her Friendship Manor Nursing Home bedside. She was a life-long resident of Spring Lake Township and the Prior Lake community.

Della’s life will be honored with a visitation on...

Mar 1, 2017

Elaine Carol Friedman, of Okemos, Michigan, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at age 74 on March 1, 2017 after a brief illness. A time of gathering will be held Monday, March 6, 2017 from 4-6PM with a service at 6PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake.

Ellie was a diehard Michigan State fan. She really...

Feb 27, 2017

Elgin “Jim” James Foster, Sr., age 72 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2017. A graveside service was held at Credit River Cemetery with Father Tom Walker presiding.

On June 2, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa, Elgin Foster and Eleanor (Whitehouse) Foster...

Feb 25, 2017

Kathryn Kuka, of Prior Lake, passed away on February 25, 2017 at the age of 78. Her daughters were by her side. A gathering of family & friends will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 11:00 – 12:00 Noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Kathryn will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery...

Feb 17, 2017

James B. Hannaman Sr., a 59-year resident of Savage, passed away at the age of 82 at the VA medical Center on Friday, February 17, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:00 Pm with visitation one-hour prior at South Blue Earth Church in Bricelyn, Minnesota. A gathering of friends and family will...

Feb 15, 2017

Rosie Muelken, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the age of 87. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 4:00 –7:00 PM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM with...

Feb 14, 2017

Ralph R. Boeser, age 75 of Prior Lake, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Marie Steiner Hospice House. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 1:00-3:00PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 3:00PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Ralph will be laid to rest at...

Feb 10, 2017

Kermit Rickford, 85 of Prior Lake passed away on February 10, 2017 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.

Services are pending.

Feb 7, 2017

Early Tuesday morning of February 7, 2017, Patty Plekkenpol, age 70, passed peacefully at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, MN. She was a resident of Shakopee, formerly of Carver, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, February 13 from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Patty will...

Feb 6, 2017

Laurie K. Fider, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, with her family present at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shakopee, MN. She was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.

The family will greet guests on Friday, February 3 , from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant St...

Feb 5, 2017

Robert “Bob” Schmitz, was 64 years old, when he passed away peacefully from a recent stroke on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 1-3 pm, with a Celebration of Life Service at 3 pm, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation...

Feb 4, 2017

Richard “Dick” Ryan, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away at the age of 71 on February 4, 2017. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 17 , 2017 from 9:30-11AM with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Dick will be laid to...