Obituaries

Wilfred “Willie” George Fritz

Jan 6, 2024

Wilfred “Willie” George Fritz, age 89, of Prior Lake, Minnesota passed away on January 6, 2024, at St Francis hospital in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 12 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth St.) starting at 11am. Prior to the Mass, a time of visitation will...

Steven “Sam” Samuelson

Jan 3, 2024

Steven “Sam” Samuelson, age 74 of Prior Lake, MN passed away at home on January 3 rd 2024.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at Prior Lake VFW 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Private interment with military honors will be held at Fort Snelling...

Gary Rud

Jan 3, 2024

Gary Wendall Rud, age 64, of Byron, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2024. Gary was a loving, strong, generous, hardworking, grounded, quick witted, good humored man. He was a brilliant and understated teacher. He brought happiness to many. He was dedicated to the love of his life, Sally, his four children, his five grandchildren, and...

Jerry Borowski

2024

Jerry Borowski was born on December 16, 1943 in Stanley, WI. He grew up in Hartland, WI and graduated from Hartford High School in 1962. Jerry was always interested in how things worked. He briefly had his own auto shop when he moved to Fennimore, WI, after marrying the love of his life Kathy. Jerry worked 30 years...

James “Jim” Edward Mccrave Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

James “Jim” Edward McCrave, Jr., aged 58, of Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2023.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12 PM with a visitation from 10AM – 11:45 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Please wear your...

“Jack” John L. Sund

Dec 30, 2023

“Jack” John L. Sund, age 76, of Savage, MN, passed away on December 30, 2023. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM with a visitation from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Jack will be laid to...

Gary Boegemann

Dec 29, 2023

Gary Boegemann, age 70, of Prior Lake, passed away on December 29th, 2023.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

On February 8th, 1953 Gary Alfred Boegemann was born in New Prague to parents, Edward G. and Bernadine (Ries) Boegemann. He was one of six children and a lifelong resident of Prior...

Gloria Mae (Schenke) Smith

Dec 26, 2023

Gloria Mae (Schenke) Smith, aged 89 of Garrison, MN, Formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitken, MN.

A visitation will be held honoring Gloria on Tuesday January 9, 2024, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, all at St. Michael...

Donald “Don” Holden

Dec 26, 2023

Donald “Don” Holden of White Bear Lake, formerly of Savage MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on December 26, 2023.

A visitation will be held honoring Don on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE,...

Dolores “Dee” Kober

Dec 24, 2023

Dolores “Dee” Marie Kober (Schmitz), age 91, of Jordan, MN, gently passed away Christmas Eve, 12/24/23. She was the center of the wheel for many, the source of celebration, laughter, hugs, kisses, and nourishment. Beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, relative and friend.

Dee was born in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan, Canada. Moved to MN in 1955. Met Henry...

Lorrie Marie Dubois

Dec 24, 2023

Lorrie Marie DuBois (Fonnier), a lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 24 December 2023, at St. Benedictine with her family.

She will be laid to rest at Shakopee Catholic Cemetery, 830 10th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Lorrie Marie DuBois was...

Carol De Georgeo

Dec 23, 2023

Carol A. (Sabo) De Georgeo, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at age 87, at Orchard Path Senior Living in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9:30-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church,...

Francis “Fran” Warnemunde

Dec 23, 2023

Francis “Fran” Warnemunde, age 73, of Burnsville, MN, entered eternal peace on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 am, both at the Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 East County...

Morgan Lloyd

Dec 23, 2023

Morgan Lloyd, AKA “Captain Morgan” of Jordan, MN, passed away December 23, 2023 at the age of 64.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 1, 2024 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM with...

Terry Huggins

Dec 19, 2023

Terry Huggins, of Jordan, passed away on December 19, 2023 at the age of 63.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with closing words and reflections at 1:00 PM.

Terry...

Joseph Charles Holmes

Dec 17, 2023

Joseph Charles Holmes, age 64, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away at his home on December 17, 2023.

A Time of Gathering to honor Joe will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM with closing prayers at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN....

Sharon J. Traxler

Dec 16, 2023

Sharon Joan Traxler, passed away on December 16, 2023, at her home in San Diego, CA. Sharon was a long-time resident of Prior Lake.

A Time of Gathering to honor Sharon will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM – Noon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon, all at St. Michael Catholic...

George Basil Gould Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

George Basil Gould Jr., aged 82, passed away at his home on December 16, 2023. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, December 28, 2023, closing with Military Honors at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1 st St W, Jordan, MN 55352. George will be laid to rest at...

Sharon Christianson

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Christianson, of Lydia, passed away December 15, 2023 at the age of 81. A Christian Funeral will be held at Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church (20200 Fairlawn Avenue) in Prior Lake on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:00 – 10:45 AM. Rev. Dr. Brent L. Parrish will preside, and Sharon...

Bonnie Jean Johnson

Dec 13, 2023

Bonnie Johnson, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 at the age of 90.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 9:00 – 10:45 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside, and Bonnie will be laid...