Obituaries

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

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.

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

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Esther (Theis) Weinzierl, age 88, passed away at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN. She was a lifelong resident and amazing teacher in the Shakopee community.

A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, August 27 from 4-7 pm and on Monday, August 28 from...

Aug 18, 2017

Larson, Wilford “Willie” H.

On August 18, 2017, Willie Larson, age 83, passed away surrounded by his family. He was resident of Prior Lake, MN and in his later years a resident of Lonsdale, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 1 pm, with a time of gathering...

Aug 18, 2017

Mickie O’Connor, age 74 of Shakopee, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, August 18, 2017. A funeral will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 11AM with a visitation two hours prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 Marschall Road, Shakopee. Mickie will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery. Pastor Diana Hunstad will preside.

Aug 18, 2017

Luke Gaudette, of Savage was taken from his family, unexpectedly and far too soon at barely 24 years old on August 18, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 South Marschall Road) in Shakopee on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Jean Breeggemann will lead a Celebration...

Aug 15, 2017

Donald “Don” G. Koepke Jr, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2017. He was a proud resident of South St. Paul, MN.

A time of gathering will be on Sunday, August 20 from 2 -3 pm, with a celebration of life service at 3 pm, followed by a reception, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation...

Aug 14, 2017

At the age of 63, Zinaida “Zina” Westveer passed away suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2017, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 3 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 1 pm, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE,...

Aug 12, 2017

A resident of Prior Lake, Donna Mae (Meuwissen) Clemens, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 16, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 17 at...

Aug 11, 2017

Randy “Bud” Lowe, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64, at his childhood home in Minneapolis, MN, on Friday morning, August 11, 2017. He was a gentle, loving and caring man, who loved being around family. Randy’s sense of humor and hardy laugh lit up any room that he entered.

A Celebration of Life Service will...