Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

1933 – 2023

Werner “John” Pipkorn, a talented artist and illustrator, passed away on June 28, 2023. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1933, attended Central High School in St. Paul, and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, John attended Art Center College of...

Jun 26, 2023

Frederick William Delarye, age 71, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Palmer, MI, passed away in the presence of his wife, Lynn on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9...

Jun 26, 2023

On Monday June 26th, 2023, Joseph Richard Hobart, passed away suddenly at the age of 1 hour and 8 minutes. He was born early on June 26th, 2023 at 20 weeks and 4 days gestation at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. He was born at 7:11 am and received an emergency baptism shortly after his birth....

Jun 25, 2023

Harrison Roger Blonigen received his Heavenly wings on Sunday, June 25, 2023, one day before his fifth birthday.

A visitation for Harrison will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, with...

Jun 19, 2023

Rozora Schroeder, 100, formerly of Manning, IA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 19, 2023. A graveside service will be held for Rozora at Manning Cemetery on July 18, 2023 starting at 1pm. Pastor Robert Riggert will be presiding.

On December 4, 1922 in Manning, Iowa, parents Emil and Margaret (Stang) Kuhn...

Jun 17, 2023

Marie Schirmacher Berry, age 86 of Chaska, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

A celebration of Marie’s life will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2 PM, with time of gathering beginning at 1:30 PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1 st St W, Jordan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jun 17, 2023

Nyunt Nyunt “Emerald” Thein, age 73, passed away on June 17, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at First Burma Christ Church, 499 Wacouta St. S., St. Paul, MN, with Reverend Mehm Mya Thi officiating. Visitation time will be held prior to services from 10:00 – 11:00 AM....

Jun 17, 2023

Marcia Jean (Huppler) Koehn, age 80, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 from NASH liver cancer. A celebration of life will be held for Marcia on Friday, June 23rd at 4 PM, with visitation from 1 – 4 PM, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior...

Jun 16, 2023

Robert Greden, 73, of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by his family on June 16, 2023. An Open House will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 4-7pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) to honor Bob’s life.

On January 11, 1950, Wally and Irene (Hasse) Greden were...

Jun 16, 2023

Donna Mae Bester, age 69, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Friday, June 16, 2023.

A celebration of life honoring Donna will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 6 pm, with a time of gathering starting at 3 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE,...

Jun 14, 2023

Mary Hazelton, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living, Prior Lake. Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee. A time of gathering will be held one hour prior to services from 5:30...

Jun 12, 2023

Susan “Sue” Pratt, longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully at the age of 81 in San Antonio, TX on June 12, 2023, while holding her husband’s hand.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior...

Jun 10, 2023

Caryl “Kay” Vogel, age 92, of New Market, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, while being surrounded by her beloved family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 10 am, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 51 Church Street,...

Jun 8, 2023

Roman “Romie” Kohout, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on June 8, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9-10:50 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Ryan Glaser will preside. Romie...

Jun 8, 2023

Herbert P. Tessmer, age 71 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

A graveside service led by Dr. Reverend Brent Parrish will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, 20200 Fairlawn Ave, Prior Lake, MN. Condolence cards can be mailed to Ballard-Sunder...

Jun 6, 2023

Sean T. Loyland, age 35, of St. Louis Park, MN, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

A celebration of Sean’s life will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, from 1-4 pm, with memory sharing at 2:30 pm, at Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake. Guests are encouraged to “keep it casual” and comfortable...

Jun 4, 2023

Don Hanrahan, of Savage, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 77. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa.

A Liturgy of the Word Service will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM with...

Jun 3, 2023

Mary Goodell Mahlum, age 71 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 3, 2023. A Celebration of Mary’s Life will take place at 11 AM on Thursday, June 22, 2023 with visitation from 9-11 AM, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake. Pastor Diana Hunstad...

Jun 2, 2023

Dorothy (Jindra) Pauly, of Jordan, passed away Friday, June 2 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. A Time of Gathering will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St W, Jordan, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023...

May 30, 2023

Mary B. Wendt, age 58, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023.

Mary was born on November 20, 1964, to Delores and Stanley (Eckman, Gorshe).

Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 9th, 2023 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will...