Obituaries

Oct 9, 2017

Jay Hoen, age 40 of Prior Lake, passed away at his home on October 9, 2017. A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 2-4 PM with closing prayers at 4 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake.

On October 5, 1977 in Waconia, MN parents Leon and Judy Hoen celebrated the...

Oct 8, 2017

Walter (Wally) Alfred Stock Jr., age 80 of Prior Lake, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior on October 8, 2017.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 11:00am, with a visitation beginning at 9:30am, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5634 Luther Road SE, Prior Lake. Pastor John...

Oct 7, 2017

Roberta J. Ludowese, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017, at McKenna Crossing in Prior Lake, MN. This would have been her and her deceased husband, Jim’s 40th wedding anniversary. She was in her home surrounded in her last days by her family, friends and the excellent care of Park Nicollet Hospice and Home Instead. Roberta was...

Oct 4, 2017

A resident of Golden Valley, MN, Gloria Toutges, age 76, passed away at her daughter Roberta’s home in Shakopee, MN, after a short and courageous fight against lung cancer, on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Gloria’s life will be honored on Tuesday, October 10 at 4 pm, with a time of gathering two hours prior to the service, both at...

Oct 1, 2017

A resident of Savage, MN, Nancy Hunter, age 66, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday evening, October 1, 2017, at Augustana Health Care Center, Apple Valley, MN. Her beloved family was present at her bedside.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 4, from 4-6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation...

Sep 30, 2017

Marlys Dittman, of Prior Lake, passed away on September 30, 2017 at the age of 84. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM and on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM with prayers and reflections at 11:00 AM. Services will take place at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in...

Sep 30, 2017

James Allen (Jim) Peaslee, of Prior Lake, passed away at his home on September 30, 2017 at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and caregivers who loved him.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...

Sep 29, 2017

Jacklyn Ann Breault, of Shakopee (formerly of Hopkins) passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017 at the age of 92. Her family was by her side. Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at The Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne Catholic Church – St. Mary – in Shakopee. Father...

Sep 28, 2017

Donald “Don” Kroyer, age 62 of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by his family on September 28, 2017. A time of gathering will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9-11AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Private burial at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. On November 27, 1954 parents Robert and Elizabeth “Betty” (Deutsch) Kroyer celebrated the birth of...

Sep 25, 2017

At the age of 76, Glenda D. Larsen passed away peacefully, in the presence of her family on Monday, September 25, 2017, at her home in Montgomery, MN.

Glenda’s life will be honored with a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 14 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am,...

Sep 25, 2017

Amy A Getz was 97 years old when she passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 25, 2017, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, Jordan, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, October 1, at 3 pm, with a time of gathering two hours prior, both at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church 1026 East 205th...

Sep 24, 2017

Larry Lee Koehnen, age 66 of Lonsdale, formerly of Chaska, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:00AM with a visitation from 9:30-11:00AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Pastor Dianna Hunstad will preside. Larry will be laid to rest at Credit River Cemetery.

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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...