Obituaries

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.

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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

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 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 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...

Apr 26, 2017

Lowell R. Webster, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of April 26, 2017 at the age of 81. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:00 Noon with a time of gathering from 10:00 – 12:00 Noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. Pastor Mary Dodgson will...

Apr 24, 2017

Thomas Jon Kortsch passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2017, at All Saints Senior Living, Shakopee, MN. He was a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, MN and was 72 years old.

A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, May 6, starting at 12 (noon), with Tom’s garage party at 2 pm, all at Ballard-Sunder...

Apr 23, 2017

Lorena E. Fron, age 102, of Prior Lake, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, May 4 th at 11AM with visitation prior from 9:00 to 10:30, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake.

For 102 years, Lorena Elizabeth VanThorre Fron lived life exactly the way she wanted, and...

Apr 21, 2017

When death comes, it sometimes sneaks in without apparent warning, and so it was for Juvinus Alexander Pauly, who slipped away into eternity on April 21, 2017. Quietly and unexpectedly he flew to meet his maker.

Jiv Pauly, the son of Peter and Bertha Pauly, was born on August 30, 1931. While attending Jordan High School, Jiv...

Apr 21, 2017

Thomas J. Gargiulo, age 98, former long-time resident of Norwalk, CT and West Palm Beach, FL passed away very peacefully at home in Prior Lake, Minnesota Monday evening after a brief illness with his loving wife, Mary, and devoted daughter, Maryanne, by his side; shortly after listening to his NY Yankees win their eighth straight game.

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Apr 20, 2017

Ruth Dorothea Carlson, 90, passed away April 20, 2017 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and husband of 60 years.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 11 am, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 100 Sixth Street West in Jordan, with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki presiding. Friends may greet the family with a visitation...

Apr 18, 2017

On March 5, 1926 in Osceola Township, Minnesota, Everett and Sarah Riley announced the birth of their son Duane. He had many fond memories growing up on the family farm with his sister, Deloris. He developed a strong work ethic and a love for animals. Although farming was very hard work, Duane loved every minute of it.

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Apr 17, 2017

A Jordan resident for decades, Lila Klehr, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 17, 2017, at Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice, Chaska, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 20 at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (Marystown) 15850 Marystown...