Obituaries

Nov 22, 2023

Judy Mahowald, age 82, of Prior Lake, MN, was surrounded by family when she passed peacefully and entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

A visitation will be held honoring Judy on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 3-7 pm and on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11...

Nov 21, 2023

Marcella “Marcy” Hoffman, age 98, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2023 at Oak Terrace Senior Assisted Living in Jordan.

A Time of Gathering to honor Marcy will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in...

Nov 20, 2023

Gary Gregus, 73, of Shakopee, passed away on November 20, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am for Gary on December 5, 2023 at Pax Christi Catholic Community (12100 Pioneer Trail) in Eden Prairie. There will be a Time of Gathering for one hour prior to the service from 10-11am.

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Nov 19, 2023

Alice Mueller, age 92, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 with visitation time from 9:30 – 11:00 AM all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Pastor Greg DeMuth...

Nov 19, 2023

Murray Norris, age 65, passed away on November 19, 2023. A Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 27, 2023 with a time of gathering from 4:30 – 6:30 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN.

Murray was born in Minneapolis, MN on August...

Nov 19, 2023

Maxine Gladys Taxdahl, 97, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away in her sleep in the company of family on November 19, 2023.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11AM with a Time of Gathering starting at 10AM, all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd NW,...

Nov 15, 2023

Eugene Elmer Carlson, 96, of Jordan, passed away at home on November 15, 2023. A Christian Funeral will be held for Eugene on November 20, 2023 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan ( 100 Sixth St. W) at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki Presiding. Prior to the service, there will be a time of visitation from 10:00...

Nov 14, 2023

Suzanne “Sue” Flink, 80, of Jordan, passed away on November 14, 2023. A Visitation for Sue will be held on November 29, 2023, at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4564 Pleasant Ave) from 4-7pm. The Funeral Service for Sue will be November 30, 2023 at Friendship Church in Prior Lake (17741 Fairlawn Ave) at 11am, with...

Nov 7, 2023

Brian Boeser, age 56, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, in Edina, MN.

A celebration of life will be held in Brian’s honor on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11 am, with a gathering starting at 9 am, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral &...

Nov 7, 2023

Gabriel “Gary” Pflipsen died November 7, 2023 in Lakeville MN.

Gabriel Pflipsen was born February 3, 1937, in Garrison ND. He graduated from Garrison High School where he played on the basketball team. He then went on to receive his radiology degree from the University of Minnesota. During this time, he studied radiology in Australia under scholarship....

Nov 5, 2023

Jack Cliff Rucker, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s returned to God on November 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born January 12, 1944 in Red Wing, MN. He was the oldest of three to Quentin and Doris (Crow) Rucker. He grew up on the Oronoco family farm and attended Coon Grove...

Nov 4, 2023

Joyce E. Baggenstoss, 83, of Jordan, MN, passed away on November 4th, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held in Joyce’s honor at 11:00 AM on November 25, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Visitation time will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM prior to services....

Nov 4, 2023

Arlene R. Schmidt, of Prior Lake, went to her Heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 95. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma and will be missed by all who knew her.

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM with visitation...

Oct 30, 2023

Diana Goebel, 74, of Jordan, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct 30, 2023 after a heroic two-year battle with ovarian cancer.

A visitation will take place on Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 from 4-7 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Shakopee (833 Marschall Rd.) with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm. Please join us for Diana’s Mass...

Oct 30, 2023

Brett Langer, age of 59, of Le Center, MN, formerly of Le Sueur, MN and Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Carriage House Senior Living, in Le Center, MN.

A funeral service will be held honoring Brett on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation from 9:00-10:45 AM, at...

Oct 29, 2023

God, in his infinite wisdom and love, called to himself in Heaven, the soul of James Edward Engel, on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 66. His pilgrimage on Earth ended with his 3 daughters, Jessie, Kelly, and Tiffany by his side.

A gathering will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 10 am...

Oct 28, 2023

Audraine Marie Kubista, age 71 of Shakopee peacefully passed away on October 28, 2023.

She is survived by her siblings, children and many family members and friends who will greatly miss her.

A private service will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a future date where she will be reunited with her husband...

Oct 28, 2023

Marlene F. (Bradshaw) Byrne, of Prior Lake (formerly of South Minneapolis), passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 84.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM with closing words...

Oct 27, 2023

LaVonne E. King, age 83 of Burnsville, MN formerly of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, October 27th, 2023.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 starting at 1:30 PM at Ballard Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.). Her Celebration of Life will...

Oct 27, 2023

Peggy A. Hartman, aged 67, of Chaska, MN, formerly of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home, in Belle Plaine, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 4-7 pm, and on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 10-10:45 am,...