Obituaries

Jul 13, 2016

On July 13, 2016 at his home in Prior Lake, Gary J. Thomas was 68 years old, when he passed away peacefully surrounded by beloved family and devoted friends.

All of Gary’s services will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, July...

Jul 11, 2016

Dorothy G. Luther, 67 of Prior Lake passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 9, 2016

A resident of Shakopee and formerly of Gilman, WI, Linda Lila Stephens was age 69, when she was called home to God, unexpectedly after a short illness on July 9, 2016.

A Time of Gathering will be held on Saturday, August 13 , from 10-12 (noon) with a lunch following at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833...

Jul 6, 2016

David Thompson, of Cottage Grove, passed away at the age of 82 on July 6, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM at Crossroads Church in Woodbury. Jean Breeggemann will preside, and pallbearers will be Mark Laurel, Eric Thompson, Jeff Swanson, Chris Nelson, David...

Jul 5, 2016

Appolonia “Leona” Rose Schmidt passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the age of 97. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside and Roger Reiter will act as Leona’s urn bearer. She will...

Jul 2, 2016

Francis “Mike” Walsh, of Prior Lake, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the age of 83. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:30AM with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM in the Archangels Hall at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Mike will be laid to rest on Thursday, July...

Jul 1, 2016

A resident of Prior Lake, MN, Anne Marie O’Brien was 75 years old, when she passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of Friday, July 1, 2016. She was born on November 3, 1940 to parents Leo and Mary (Thompson) McMorrow in Minneapolis, MN. Anne spent most of her career guiding the youth as a school psychologist.

The family...

Jun 30, 2016

Pete Robarge passed away the morning of June 30, 2016. He will be deeply missed by his loving family.

Services are pending.

Jun 23, 2016

Phyllis Jean Smith, age 90 of Prior Lake, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 23, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00AM with a visitation one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Burial to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Pastor Kyle Jackson...

Jun 18, 2016

Marie T. Wente, of Jordan, passed away the evening of June 18. 2016 at the age of 85. A Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan. Reverend Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Pallbearers for Marie will be Todd Trump, Tom Trump, Dillion Euriga, Tim...

Jun 14, 2016

Lawrence Bushway, age 85 of Shakopee, formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 11:00AM with a time of gathering for friends and family from 10:00-11:00AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 Marschall Road, Shakopee. Inurnment to follow at...

Jun 14, 2016

On March 25, 1942, Kathleen Emilie Nelson was born to parents Ralph and Alma (Steuer) McDonald. With her family surrounding the bedside, Kathy passed away peacefully on June 14, 2016 at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service, led by the Reverend Larry Kasten, will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 11...

Jun 13, 2016

Tito “Tony” Ulibarri, age 77 of Prior Lake, formerly of California, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 13, 2016. Private family services will be held at a later date. Tito is survived by his sons, John Ulibarri (Linda), Tony Ulibarri (Jodi), Randy Ulibarri; sisters, Veva Ramirez, Graciela Cowens, and Raquel Corrales; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Jun 11, 2016

Wendell Walter Will passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Gertrude’s Assisted Living. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11AM with a visitation one-hour prior all at New Creation Lutheran Church, 1053 Jefferson St. S., Shakopee. Burial to follow at Valley Cemetery. Reverend Pat Simmons and Mr. Craig McCourt will preside....

Jun 9, 2016

Carol Freddie Mix

Age 72 of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 9, 2016. A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 10AM-11AM with a prayer service beginning at 11AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. Prior Lake. Inurnment to follow at Fort Snelling National...

Jun 8, 2016

Susan Rae (Larson) Carson, 68 of Jordan passed away on June 8, 2016 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.

Funeral Service will be on Friday, June 17 at 2:00 pm at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home Chapel in Belle Plaine with a visitation to follow from 3-4.

Life story to follow.

Jun 8, 2016

A resident of Prior Lake, Mary Lutz, age 84, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Keystone Communities Prior Lake, MN

The family will greet guests on Thursday, June 16, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Celebration...

Jun 5, 2016

Tanisha Marie Bembenek passed away much too soon on June 5, 2016 at the young age of 21. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 12:00 Noon with a gathering time starting at 10:00 AM. Services will be held at West Oaks Community Church in Hopkins, and Pastor Satise Roddy will preside....

Jun 4, 2016

Mike Geis was only 51 years young, when he passed away peacefully at his home in Hill City, MN, on Saturday, June 4, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial led by Father Timothy Yanta will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 , at 11 a.m. , with a time of gathering starting at 9 a.m. , all at St....

Jun 4, 2016

John Papeleux, age 67 of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 4, 2016. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 5:00-7:00PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:00AM with visitation one-hour prior at St....