Obituaries

Jake D. Pfleiger

Jake D. Pfleiger

Mar 8, 2025

Jake Duane Pfleiger, age 93, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, was freed from pain and joined his heavenly home on March 8, 2025, with his family holding vigil by his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9:30-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE,...

Jerry Langsweirdt

Jerry Langsweirdt

Mar 8, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Langsweirdt, 86, of Jordan, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by the family he adored. A devoted educator, community leader, and beloved friend to many, Jerry’s impact on Jordan will be felt for generations to come.

A Memorial Gathering will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104...

Gary "Papa" Edward Klein

Gary "Papa" Edward Klein

Mar 8, 2025

Gary Edward Klein, (“Papa” as he was known to all who loved him), a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend, peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, surrounded in the love of his family.

A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4-7 PM and Friday, March 21, 2025, from 10-10:45 AM, followed...

Barbara Ann Olson

Barbara Ann Olson

Mar 3, 2025

Barbara A. Olson, age 75 of Hackensack, MN passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 3, 2025 at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN with her loving husband, David Olson, by her side. 

Barbara worked as a licensed hair stylist for several years prior to working at Mystic Lake Casino from 1992 until 2018, when she retired. She also...

Karen C. Kemp

Karen C. Kemp

Mar 2, 2025

Karen C. Kemp, age 79, formerly of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on March 2, 2025, at BeeHive Memory Care in Lakeville, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9:00 - 10:50 AM, with a lunch to follow at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Road,...

Tammy Lee Richmond

Tammy Lee Richmond

Feb 22, 2025

Tammy Richmond, 53, of Stewartville, Minnesota, passed away on February 22nd, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM with Visitation time from 11:00 - 1:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 1st St W, Jordan, MN with Chaplain Justin of St. Mary's Hospital officiating. Urn placement will be done...

Stacey Schultz

Stacey Schultz

Feb 21, 2025

Stacey Marie Schultz, passed away much too soon on February 21, 2025.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course in Jordan on Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 4:00 PM.

Stacey Marie Schultz was born on May 28, 1975 to Rich and Jan Schultz. She...

Ethel T. Schneider

Ethel T. Schneider

Feb 21, 2025

Ethel T. Schneider (Meuwissen), of Shakopee, passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 100. She was a woman of strong faith and will be missed by all who loved her.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee. Mass...

Frances Kendall

Frances Kendall

Feb 19, 2025

Frances J. Kendall, born 5/28/1928 in Gary IN, confidently entered eternal life on 2/19/2025.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ivar & Mildred Arvidson, brother Robert Arvidson and her beloved husband of 67 years, Robert W. Kendall (d. 10/29/2021).

Survived by sons Robert, William and Charles Kendall, granddaughters Olivia and Mikaela and great-grandchildren Elaina and Elliott.

Diane M. Haag

Diane M. Haag

Feb 18, 2025

Diane M. Haag, 79, of Prior Lake, passed away on February 18, 2025 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. A Christian Funeral will be held for Diane on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Ave. Prior Lake, MN) at 11am. Prior to the Christian Funeral, there will be a Time of Gathering from...

Eldred "Buck" Evenson

Eldred "Buck" Evenson

Feb 15, 2025

Eldred “Buck” Evenson, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 15th, 2025, after receiving compassionate care from the BRU unit at the VA hospital in Minneapolis. Buck was born in Drayton, North Dakota. He was the youngest of eight children of Oscar Severin and Marjorie Jean (Long) Evenson. He...

Donald R. Sladek

Donald R. Sladek

Feb 15, 2025

Donald Roland Sladek, of Buffalo, MN, formerly of Prior Lake, our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the noble age of 94, at his home in Buffalo MN. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11 am, with a time of gathering one hour...

Sandy K. Thorkildson

Sandy K. Thorkildson

Feb 13, 2025

Sandy K. Thorkildson, age 86, of Savage, MN passed away on February 13, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM with Visitation from 2:30 - 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN. Sandy will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Sandy...

Shawn Patrick Turner

Shawn Patrick Turner

Feb 13, 2025

Shawn Patrick Turner, age 59, of Savage, MN, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital.

 A Time of Gathering will be held honoring Shawn on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. In Shawn's honor, he would want you to...

Curtis Jasmer

Curtis Jasmer

Feb 10, 2025

Curt Jasmer, of Belle Plaine, went Home to Heaven on February 10, 2025 at the age of 62. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. A Christian Funeral is Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at...

Sara Nell Swanson

Sara Nell Swanson

Feb 8, 2025

Sara Nell Swanson, age 80, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on February 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Sara will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery at a later date.

Sara is loved...

Gregory Floyd Seeman

Gregory Floyd Seeman

Feb 7, 2025

Gregory Floyd Seeman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather (affectionately known as HaHa) and steward of God left his earthly home in Prior Lake, MN to go to his heavenly mansion on February 7, 2025. He was born October 2, 1947, in Minneapolis to Floyd and Irene Seeman. 

The original DIY enthusiast he is survived by his cherished wife Lisa of 54...

Russell James Hunstad

Russell James Hunstad

Feb 6, 2025

Russell James Hunstad, age 79, of New Prague, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2025, while his family surrounded his bedside at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. 

A celebration of life for Russ will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11 am, with a gathering from 9-10:45 am, at Shepherd of...

Jeffrey "Buck" Charles Schmidt

Jeffrey "Buck" Charles Schmidt

Feb 5, 2025

Jeffrey “Buck” Charles Schmidt was a life-long resident of Prior Lake. He was a very fun-loving person until illness struck. Buck was one of a kind and will be missed by many. Gone but not forgotten. 

A Christian Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM with a visitation from 8:45-9:45 AM all at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Fredrickson (Wetch)

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Fredrickson (Wetch)

Feb 5, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Fredrickson (Wetch) passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025, in the Burnsville Hospital. The daughter of Donald and Arlene Fredrickson. She was born on April 7, 1949, in Bagley, MN. She is survived by her two sons, Jeff Olson and Chad (Holly) Olson; granddaughter, Courtney Olson; and great-grandson, Oliver; and her partner/fiancée, Bob Miller; Bob’s sons, Marty...