Obituaries
Kenneth E. Geister
Sep 6, 2026
Kenneth E. Geister, age 75 passed away on September 6, 2026.
Service details and full obituary to follow.
Bruce J. Boerger
Sep 5, 2026
Bruce “Brucie” Boerger, of Shakopee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2026, following a courageous journey with cancer. He was 69 years old.
In the days and hours leading up to his passing, Bruce was surrounded by an incredible amount of love from family and friends. Those fortunate enough to spend time with him on his final...
Larry "George" Judish
Sep 4, 2026
Larry “George” Judish, 76, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away on September 4, 2026, with his beloved wife, Leola, by his side at Methodist Hospital.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street...
David J. Pieper
Sep 3, 2026
David Joseph Pieper of Shakopee passed away surrounded by his family on September 3, 2026, at the age of 66. Dave was one of a kind-direct, hard-working, never afraid to speak his mind, and incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren. He lived by a simple rule: work before play.
A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at the...
Kathy Jo Schmelzer
Sep 3, 2026
Kathy Jo Schmelzer, of Prior Lake, passed away with her family by her side on September 3, 2026 at the age of 70. She was a wonderful woman, and she will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM with a visitation one-hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street...
Patrick Lee Heitzman
Aug 31, 2026
Patrick Lee Heitzman, of Shakopee, passed away August 31, 2026, at the age of 67. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please check back for full obituary and service / live-streaming information.
Mary Jo Wynkoop
Aug 30, 2026
MJ passed peacefully on Aug 30th surrounded by loved ones. She will be deeply missed by many, including a nephew, several nieces, and so many friends. MJ was kind, vibrant, and silly. She loved kids and animals and anything vulnerable.
We are celebrating her life on Sunday, 9/13, 3:00-7:30 at City Sq. Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., Chaska, MN 55318. Potluck...
Wayne Waldemar Wormer
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory
Wayne Wormer passed away on August 30, 2026, at the Mayo Hospital in Mankato, Minnesota, following complications from pneumonia. When the decision was made to provide end-of-life care, Wayne was surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne’s life will be honored with a private gathering at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan, Minnesota, with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki of St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Janet Ann (Bowen) Israel
Aug 29, 2026
Janet Ann (Bowen) Israel, of Prior Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the age of 70. She will be missed by all who loved her.
A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake.
On May 12,...
Nancy Jean Potthast
Aug 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Nancy Jean Potthast (Miller), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who passed away peacefully in her home on August 24, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her husband Dale Chris Potthast and survived by her children Sherrie (Matt) Barslou, Michael (Brandi) Potthast, grandchildren Ashley (Zach McCullough) Brown, Matthew...
Curt Schmidt
Aug 23, 2026
Curt Schmidt, age 74, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.
Full obituary and service details to follow.
George E. Kazika
Aug 23, 2026
George E. Kazika, age 78, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away suddenly at his home on August 23, 2026.
A Celebration of George's Life will be held from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake). George will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in...
John R. Nelson
Aug 22, 2026
John R. Nelson, age 93, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at the Minneapolis Veteran's Home.
A Celebration of John's Life with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation from 10:00 - 10:50 AM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake). John will be...
Arlyn Johnson
Aug 21, 2026
Arlyn Johnson, age 88, passed away at the Suite Living Assisted Living facility in Prior Lake MN on Friday, August 21st, where he had resided for the past 14 months. He was youngest of 8 children, born on 2-11-38 to Arthur and Minnie (Hungerholt) Johnson.
Arlyn worked as a heavy equipment operator for the MN Department of Transportation for 29 years...
Scott Bloom
Aug 18, 2026
Scott Milton Bloom, 58, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by his wife and two children.
Scott Milton Bloom was born to parents Milton & Jeanne (Brucciani) Bloom on February 8, 1968. Scott was the oldest of two children and loved growing up in the Eagan area alongside his younger sister, Lynn. From early...
Ross Woodruff
Aug 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ross Woodruff
Ross Woodruff, age 75, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away on August 18th, 2026.
Ross wore many hats throughout his life, he was a business owner, a skilled carpenter that took pride in the work he did with his hands. His craftsmanship, patience, dedication, and ability to build and create were all meaningful parts of who...
Sue M. Larson
Aug 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sue Larson
Sue Larson was an amazing woman whose love, kindness, and caring spirit touched every soul she had the pleasure of meeting.
Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved her husband, Neil, her children Kevin, and Adam (Melissa), and especially her grandchildren Danika, Jakoby, Mikko, Miles, Brayden, and Addisyn, who brought so much...
Kathleen Ellen Maschka
Aug 17, 2026
Kathleen Ellen Maschka, 83, a longtime resident of Mankato, Minnesota, died on August 17, 2026 in Lakeville, Minnesota, with her husband of 61 years and three adult daughters by her side.
Kathleen was born in Mauston, Wisconsin in 1943 to Charles Power Curran and Ellen Galvin Curran and was raised there along with younger siblings John, Ann and Patrick. Kathleen attended...
Errol G. Thomas
Aug 15, 2026
Passed away August 15, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending, please check back for full obituary.
James Bach
Aug 14, 2026
James Bach, age 81, of Savage, MN, passed away on August 14, 2026. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will take place at a later date. He will be laid to rest at Cemetery of the Pines in Boulder Junction, WI.
Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Rudolph and Leona (Eck) Bach, and grew up in Hazelhurst with his siblings. Jim...
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