Obituaries

Nov 25, 2015

Arlynne Helland, 88 of Prior Lake.

With her daughter by her side, Arlynne Helland, age 88, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 25, 2015, at McKenna Crossings, Prior Lake, MN.

Arlynne’s life will be honored at a Celebration of Life Service, Wednesday, December 9 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at...

Nov 17, 2015

David Burroughs, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2015 at the age of 52. He was a wonderful man with a kind heart. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake with a time of reflection at...

Nov 17, 2015

Joan Plekkenpol passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at the age of 83. She was a dedicate wife, loving mother and wonderful grandma. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation two hours prior at the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (St. Mark’s Church) in Shakopee. Joan’s grandsons will act as...

Nov 16, 2015

Joyce J. Andrews, of Prior Lake (formerly of Eveleth), passed away peacefully on November 16, 2015 at the age of 86. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service is Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation one...

Nov 13, 2015

Al Dahn, Jr, was only 42 years old, when he passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home in Shakopee, MN. A son, brother, uncle and friend too many, Al will always be remembered for his huge smile and being very generous with his time. Al was a bit of a dare devil and found himself...

Nov 11, 2015

Richard F. McGovern passed away peacefully from this world to the next on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Cherrywood Pointe, Savage, MN.

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley, Richard was blessed to find love for a second time with wife, Jane; granddaughter Brittany Jorgenson; parents, Frank and Alma; siblings, Jerome (Bernie) McGovern, George McGovern, Mary...

Nov 9, 2015

The evening of Monday, November 9, 2015, Dick Walsh, age 86 of Prior Lake, was reunite with his beloved wife, Bunny in heaven, as his beloved sons and their family surround his bed at Community Assisted Living of Apple Valley.

The family will greet guests on Thursday, November 12 from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 4565...

Nov 9, 2015

Dale A. Fowser, 71 of Jordan passed away at Abbott NW Hospital on November 9, 2015.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 14 from 10:30-12:00 (noon) at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan with the celebration of life to follow at 12:00 (noon).

Life story to follow.

Nov 8, 2015

Richard Alvin Allen (Rich) died at age 84 surrounded by his family at All Saints Senior Living, Shakopee, MN on November 8th, 2015, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edith (Stephenson) Allen; daughters, Julie (Doug) Bowman, Marie (Mike) Nagel and Beth (Todd) Ingalls; sons, Mark (Gloria Jones)...

Nov 3, 2015

Marilyn Manning passed away November 3, 2015 at the age of 76.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, November 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake. Marilyn will be laid to rest at West Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Star Prairie, Wisconsin with Rev. Rex Brandt presiding.

Oct 31, 2015

The evening of October 31, 2015, at his Shakopee home, Ryan Randy Hintz, age 56, left his beloved wife and family, to be with God. A Celebration of Life Service will be at Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am at Ballard – Sunder Funeral Home in Shakopee. Pastor Mark Boorsma...

Oct 22, 2015

Bruce R. Moline peacefully entered eternal life on October 22, 2015 at the age of 67. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Bruce will be laid to rest at St. Michael’s Cemetery in...

Oct 20, 2015

A longtime resident of Jordan, MN, Elmer John Pieper entered eternal peace early Tuesday morning, October 20, 2015, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, Jordan, MN.

On the family farm in Marystown, MN, Elmer was born to parents, Anton and Theresa (Stemig) Pieper. The seventh of nine children, he learned early the meaning of hard work. After graduating...

Oct 19, 2015

A resident of Jordan, Patricia Ann Kathryn Bandy, was 77, when she passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 19, 2015, at St Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shakopee, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be on Friday, October 23 at 11 am, with the visitation starting at 9:30 am, all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 100...

Oct 15, 2015

Cy was born on May 26th, 1930 in Jordan, Minnesota to Bernard and Clara (Hennes) Wolf on the family farm. The fourth of eight children, he learned at a young age the meaning of hard work, the act of being humble and having a true dedication to your faith, community and most importantly, family.

Growing up, Cy...

Oct 15, 2015

Bernice Krueger, 97 of Burnsville passed away on October 15, 2015 at her home.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 20th from 9-11 am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake with the Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 am.

Oct 14, 2015

At the young age of 60, Julia Perez-Montiforte, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 14, 2015, with her beloved family surrounding her University of Minnesota bedside. She was a resident of Shakopee, MN.

Julia’s family will greet guests at a Time of Gathering honoring on Friday, October 16, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104...

Oct 14, 2015

Lillian Coral (Hutchison) Van Houten, age 82 of Prior Lake, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 surrounded by her family, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service is Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:00AM at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Lakeville, Minnesota. The Reverend Mike Shields will preside. Lillian will be laid...

Oct 13, 2015

At the very young age of 20, Becca Sukola, was taken from her family unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, MN.

Becca will be honored with a Time of Gathering on Sunday, October 18, from 4-7pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. There will...

Oct 13, 2015

Suzy Muelken

Suzanne Marie Muelken will always be remembered as a caring, loving woman, who was more concerned about others than her own well-being. Suzy Muelken of Prior Lake passed away peacefully, after her last rites, surrounded by her family, on October 13, 2015 at the age of 75, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of...