Obituaries

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,...

Mar 24, 2023

Ardis Marion (Lavanger) Asp passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on Friday, March 24, 2023. A Time of Gathering will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 5-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St SE). A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Emmaus...

Mar 22, 2023

Rose Mary Heimkes, age 95, of Shakopee, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 3-6PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11 AM with a visitation...

Mar 21, 2023

Phyllis Marie (Spindler) Koski, age 81, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21 st , 2023 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Phyllis’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (3611 Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake) with...

Mar 19, 2023

Carol Ann (Thompson) Kreimer, age 62, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake). A time of gathering will be held prior to services...

Mar 19, 2023

Myron H. Pauly, of Jordan, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the age of 81.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at...