Obituaries
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,...
Thomas Arthur Dubbe
Aug 28, 2026
Thomas Arthur Dubbe was born on April 28th, 1938, in Jordan, Minnesota to Arthur and Sophie Dubbe (Spandel). Thomas passed away peacefully on the morning of August 28th, 2026.
He graduated Jordan High School in 1956, the University of Minnesota in 1960, and was discharged from the US Army in 1962.
After a sales and management career he retired in the mid...
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...
Deborah Jean O'Keefe
Aug 23, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Jean O'Keefe
Age 69, of Prior Lake, passed away on August 23, 2026.
Debbie was born in New Prague on June 1, 1957, to Francis "Bud" and Margaret O'Keefe. One of seven children, Debbie and her twin brother, Dan, were the youngest of the O'Keefe family. She was raised in Prior Lake, a community she was always proud to call...
Curt Schmidt
Aug 23, 2026
Curtice “Curt” William Schmidt, age 74, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1951, and was a loving father, grandfather, carpenter, and lifelong fisherman who found some of his greatest joy in the simple moments spent with the people he loved most.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00...
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
Errol G. Thomas passed away August 15, 2026.
Private services will be held, and Errol will be laid to rest with military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Errol George Thomas was born on December 29, 1960, in Benbow, Jamaica, where he grew up alongside his siblings, Randolph Lee, Byron Steele, Loren Thomas, Claudia Braghine, Raina Williams, and Joan...
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...
Carole A. Diener
Aug 14, 2026
Carole A. Diener passed away on August 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Carole was born to the late Carl and Donna Kreger on January 19, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was raised in Hemlock as the oldest of five children, and graduated from Hemlock High School. She married Gary G. Diener of Saginaw, MI on March 11, 1966. He...
Clayton Robert Carter
Aug 14, 2026
Clayton Robert Carter died peacefully on August 14, 2026, following a life marked by family, service, and a distinguished career that took him around the world. He was 87.
Clayton was born November 14, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Mary (Wilson) and Jack Carter. His early childhood included several memorable years in the St. Croix State Park, where his father...
Sharon Ege
Aug 13, 2026
Sharon Margo Ege, age 82, of Shakopee, MN was called to the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Please join us for her Celebration of Life on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with Reflections and Memories at 3:30 p.m. at the Shakopee VFW (1201 3rd Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379) where we know Sharon would want us...
Alberta "Betty" Veldhuis
Aug 9, 2026
Age 88 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9, 2026.
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Betty will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery next to her husband Ted Veldhuis. Father Tom Walker will preside.
Betty was born on May 8, 1938, in the town...
Connie Marie Chaklos
Aug 9, 2026
Age 83 of Prior Lake, passed away August 9, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Burial St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. Tom Walker will preside. Mass will be livestreamed through St. Mike's Youtube.
A...
Christopher Daniel
Aug 8, 2026
Christopher Daniel, age 52, passed away on August 8, 2026. A Celebration of Chris’ Life will be held at 10:00 AM with Visitation from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN). Chris will be laid to rest at Concord Hill Cemetery in Spring Lake Township, MN.
Christopher...
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