Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Arlene Marie Kalton, 90, of Elko New Market (formerly of Prior Lake) passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at Reflections in Northfield, Minnesota.

She was born October 20, 1930 in Bath Township, Freeborn County, MN, to Arthur and Leone (Nelson) Olson. After graduating from Ellendale High School in 1948, Arlene was crowned Freeborn County’s Centennial Queen....

May 31, 2021

Rosemary Donaldson, lifelong resident of Jordan, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 at the age of 87.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM with...

May 27, 2021

Florence Payne, longtime resident of Rhinelander, WI, passed away May 27, 2021 at the age of 83.

On January 17, 1938, Florence Beatrice Theim was born to parents Elmer & Florence (Couture) Theim in Manchester, New Hampshire. Florence was the only surviving triplet and grew up a single child. As a girl, she was a talented roller...

May 27, 2021

Carol Jean (Evermann) Wangerin, age 82 of Prior Lake, MN, peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, May 27, 2021, surrounded by those she loved after her courageous battle with Cancer.

A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, June 3, from 4-7 pm and on Friday, June 4, from 9:30-10:45 am, followed by a Celebration of...

May 25, 2021

Ken Lundgren, of Shakopee, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on May 25, 2021 at the age of 87.

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:00 Noon with visitation from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee....

May 24, 2021

Joseph Thomas Newman, age 90, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Monday, May 24, 2021, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A public visitation will be held on Friday, June 4 from 9-10am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, West First Street, Jordan, MN. A private family funeral liturgy will be held at 10...

May 22, 2021

Eileen Hoy, a lifelong resident of Jordan, passed away peacefully in her home on May 22, 2021 at the age of 78. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00...

May 21, 2021

Arden H. Griepp, age 83, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away in his home on the lake on May 21, 2021. A celebration of Arden’s life will take place at 11:30 AM on June 17, 2021 at Prior Lake Baptist Church, 5690 Credit River Rd SE, Prior Lake. Public visitation is from 10:00 AM to 11:20 AM prior to...

May 19, 2021

Dave Warner passed away suddenly on May 19, 2021 at the age of 46. He was a loving husband and father. Dave will be missed by all who love him.

A public visitation celebrating Dave’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (3611...

May 17, 2021

Edward R. Lebens, lifelong resident of Shakopee, MN passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A graveside service honoring Ed will be held on Friday, May 21, at 10 am, at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery, 803 Tenth Avenue West, Shakopee....

May 16, 2021

Margaret “Marge” (nee Matyas, Palmstein) Antony, age 95, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace with her family at her side, on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 25, at 11 am, with a visitation starting at 9:30 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue...

May 15, 2021

Chuck Maier, age 57 of Shakopee, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

No services will be held.

In St. Louis Park, MN on July 6, 1963, Charles Edwin Maier was born to parents Clarence and Carol (Rusch) Maier. Chuck was united in marriage to Jeannie Bell on July 31, 1999 in Eden Prairie, MN....

May 14, 2021

Peggy O. Kriese, age 86, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Stanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 24, at 1PM with a visitation from 11AM-12:45PM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Pastor Diana...

May 14, 2021

Greg Hanninen, age 69, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, May 14, 2021, at St. Mary’s Clinic, in Rochester, MN.

A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 starting at 9:30 AM, with a celebration of life service at 11:00 AM, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation...

May 13, 2021

Scott Steiner, age 65, passed unexpectedly May 13, 2021 at his home in Ettrick, WI. His loving wife, Trudie, of 35 years, was at his side. Scott was a husband, a father, a friend and all-around great guy (to most). He had an infectious laugh and a fun-loving smile to go with his gritty attitude. He had a heart...

May 11, 2021

Diane Holm, of Prior Lake, passed away May 11, 2021 at the age of 57. She was a loving wife and mother.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service is Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior....

May 11, 2021

Russell Kolstad, age 85 of Sun City, AZ and Prior Lake, MN, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Lakeville, MN. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Russell will be laid...

May 7, 2021

William “Bill” Peterson, age 89, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Havenwood of Burnsville, in Burnsville, MN.

A celebration of life honoring Bill will be on Saturday, May 15, at 2 pm, with a visitation starting at 12:30 pm, all at Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, 9920 Normandale Blvd,...

May 5, 2021

Peter, Diane, and Kathleen Antonsen will be honored with an ice cream and popcorn social on Saturday, August 14, 2021 , from 1:00-3:00 PM, with brief reflections at 1:30 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN.

Peter George was born on May 9, 1933, in St. Paul, MN, to...

May 5, 2021

Ruby “Diane” Antonsen, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 at the age of 83. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandma. Due to covid, a private family interment will be held. Diane’s family is hoping to have a celebration in honor of Diane’s life at a later date. Cards and condolences can be sent...