Obituaries

May 4, 2023

Longtime Prior Lake resident, Kenneth Storm, passed away surrounded by his family on May 4 th , 2023, eleven days short of his 100 th birthday. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 1 p.m., with a gathering one-hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Kenneth will...

May 2, 2023

Richard John (Dick) Stjernstrom left this earth peacefully on May 2, 2023, at the age of 98 years, to be reunited with his wife Lillian of more than 70 years.

Dick was born on July 21, 1924, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Oscar and Lillian (Benson) Stjernstrom. He graduated from Johnson High School in St. Paul in...

May 1, 2023

Mary Jane LaPlant, age 75, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 1st St. W, Jordan, MN). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 12, 2023 with...

Apr 29, 2023

Mark S. Rausch, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023, surrounded by his wife and special friends.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at 11 AM on May 10, 2023 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street, Prior Lake. The family will be greeting...

Apr 27, 2023

Leonard Charles Neubauer, age 100, passed away on April 27, 2023 at Central Healthcare in LeCenter. He was formerly of New Prague. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Tuesday May 2, 2023 with visitation beginning at 9am. Everything will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 2 nd St. E. Jordan MN. Leonard...

Apr 25, 2023

Fran Poehler, age 85, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN and Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at The Fountains at Hosanna in Lakeville.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with a time of...

Apr 25, 2023

Todd Allen Hektner, age 62, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake) with Fr. Matthew Quail presiding. A Time of Gathering will be held prior to services from 2:00...

Apr 24, 2023

Ken Blumberg, age 71 of Eden Prairie (formerly of Prior Lake), passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 following a tragic accident.

A public gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon with a private...

Apr 23, 2023

Maria Thill, age 90, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Oak Terrace Senior Living.

Maria’s life was a beautiful testimony to her Catholic faith and her devotion to family, friends, and volunteering. She was born in Rowe, New Mexico and grew up in both Rowe and Denver. Maria entered the Army...

Apr 21, 2023

Rich (also called “Moby” by old friends and family) passed away peacefully on April 21st at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Dianne “Buffy;” Daughters Andrea (Michael) Kaderlik, Jessica (Matthew) Brown, and Erica (Benjamin) Horner; 20 grandchildren; and brother, Robert (Helen) Mobroten; nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 16, 2023

Bob Lee Doerr, age 76, of New Prague, MN, passed away on April 16, 2023. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Ridges at Sand Creek (21775 Ridges Dr, Jordan) with Fr. George Grafsky presiding. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00 AM – Noon.

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Apr 15, 2023

Natalie Ann “Susie” Bartlett, age 68 of Eden Prairie, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 due to complications of kidney disease. A Time of Gathering will be held in her honor from 3-6 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023, with a short service at 5:30 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake....

Apr 13, 2023

Charles Quentin Sprank, Jr., age 69 of Prior Lake, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, due to a combination of health issues.

An open-house gathering will be held in honor of Charlie on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 2:30-5:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake.

Charlie grew up on...

Apr 11, 2023

Abby Marie Wolfswinkel, age 28, of Prior Lake, MN, went to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023, at noon, with a time of gathering from 10-11:45 am, at Friendship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. Abby will be laid to rest...

Apr 8, 2023

Michelle “Shelley” Friedges, age 61 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Saturday, April 8, 2023 after a long battle with ALS. Shelley requested that no funeral be held for her, but rather people remember the special memories she made with them.

Shelley was born...

Apr 5, 2023

Jeanette “J” Wark, age 75 of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, MN.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, starting at 3 pm, with Memory Sharing at 6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St W, Jordan.

Apr 4, 2023

Penelope “Penny” Ruth Barncard, age 83, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of family on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

A graveside service honoring Penny will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 1 pm, at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, 5437 160th Street, Prior Lake, MN.

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Mar 30, 2023

Terry Norval McNeal, age 74, of Elko New Market, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. A Time of Gathering to honor Terry will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake). Interment will take place at a later date at Fort Snelling National...

Mar 30, 2023

Elsa Mae “Ayden” Welch, age 12, of Prior Lake, MN, went home to be with her Lord, on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road NW, Prior Lake....

Mar 25, 2023

Alice M. Busacker, age 73 of Jordan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 25, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE) in Prior Lake. A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM,...