Obituaries

Aug 5, 2016

Sandra “Sam” (Basnett) Tofanelli, of Prior Lake, MN (formerly of Littleton, MA), passed away on August 5, 2016 at the age of 58. Private family services will be held at a later time. Donations in her name to The American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

On February 9, 1958, Jim and Irene Basnett celebrated the birth...

Aug 5, 2016

Donny Schnoor, age 63 of Shakopee, passed away at his home on Friday, August 5, 2016. A visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 from 10-11AM with a prayer service beginning at 11:00AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan. Donny will be laid to rest at St. Mark’s Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his siblings, Rosemarie (Paul) Schettler,...

Aug 4, 2016

A longtime resident of Jordan, Marion Frank was 92 years old, when she entered eternal life on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2016, at McKenna Crossings, Prior Lake, MN. There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Aug 1, 2016

Wally Meyer, age 83, passed away August 1, 2016. A Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake on August 18, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with prayers and reflections at 6:30 PM. Wally and his beloved wife, Madie, will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National...

Jul 31, 2016

A longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN, Harold “Harry” Tupy went home to be with his Lord, early Sunday morning July 31, 2016, in Fort Meyers, Florida.

All of Harry’s services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. The visitation will be on Sunday, August 7, from 4-8 pm and...

Jul 25, 2016

Rick Sohler, age 70 of Prior Lake, passed away at his home on Monday, July 25, 2016. Rick spent his working years as a teacher and guidance counselor for Prior Lake High School and Middle School. He retired after more than 30 years of service. A visitation will be held in his memory on Friday, July 29, 2016 from...

Jul 25, 2016

Natalie K. Simmons passed away suddenly and unexpectedly the morning of July 25, 2016. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation...

Jul 22, 2016

Clayton George Rohr, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, on Thursday, July 22, 2016 at Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service honoring Clayton will be on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 12 noon, with a time of gathering one-hour prior, all at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 West...

Jul 21, 2016

Reola V. Langer was only 5 days short of her 96 th birthday, when she passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016, at Northfield Care Center, Northfield, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial, led by Father Thomas Joseph, will be held on Monday, July 25 at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9:30 am, all at...

Jul 18, 2016

Jason, Betsy, Melody and Hawk Calderara passed away much too soon after a tragic car accident in Cannon Falls on Monday, July 18, 2016. They were a wonderfully loving family and will be missed by so many. A Memorial Service will be held in their honor on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM with a time of gathering...

Jul 14, 2016

Dale A. Meyer, age 74 of Shakopee, passed away at Kingsway Assisted Living of Belle Plaine on Thursday, July 14, 2016. A time of gathering will be held in his memory on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. A private family burial will be held at Spirit Hill Cemetery,...

Jul 14, 2016

Paul John Reisinger, 82, of Jordan, passed away in the early morning hours of July 14,2016 following a brief illness.

A visitation will be held Monday, July 18 from 4-7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour...

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.