Obituaries

Oct 14, 2019

Brian “Ace” Cragoe, of Jordan, passed away October 14, 2019 at the age of 61. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

A time for gathering of family and friends will be on Friday, November 8 , 2019 from 3-5 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Cremation in Jordan.

Oct 13, 2019

Mary Freyberg, age 6 6 , passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at her home in Prior Lake, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, October 18 , at 7 pm , with a time of gathering starting at 4 pm , at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake.

Oct 12, 2019

Wilbur Johnson, 95 of Shakopee passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee.

Graveside service for Wilbur will be on Monday, October 28, 2019, 10:30 am at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Oct 12, 2019

Robert “Bob” E. Wickman, age 79, a longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN, sadly left his family’s side on Saturday, October 12, 2019 .

Family and friends are invited to a time of gathering on Thursday, October 17, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake.

On April 17,...

Oct 12, 2019

Barbara Ann Johnson, age 73, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2019, at Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota, in St Paul, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 18, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9-10:45 am, at Lydia Zion United Methodist Church, 1026 East...

Oct 10, 2019

Rosella Ebenhoh, lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away October 10, 2019 at the age of 97. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Pastor John Kallio will preside, and Rosella will be laid to rest at St....

Oct 7, 2019

Vern Louis Davies, age 82, of Montgomery, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, In Minneapolis, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 12 at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South...

Oct 6, 2019

John B. Ramsey, age 87, sadly left his family side late Sunday evening, October 6, 2019, at his home in Prior Lake, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 11 at 11AM, with visitation starting at 9:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Fr. Tom Walker...

Oct 6, 2019

Bonny Parker, age 74 of Prior Lake, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. Pastor Keith Swanson will preside and Bonny will be laid to rest at Hillcrest...

Oct 3, 2019

Marion L. (King) Oldenburg, age 92, of Jordan, MN, entered God’s arms on Thursday evening, October 3, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health Care Center, in Shakopee, MN.

A Christian Funeral will be held Thursday, October 10 at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering 2-hours prior, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 Sixth Street West, Jordan, MN....

Oct 1, 2019

Monica (Neiman) Hill, of Rochester, passed away suddenly in a car accident on October 1, 2019 at the age of 56. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held to celebrate her life at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM with Prayers...

Oct 1, 2019

Juliana Esther Mae Wolff, age 87, of Prior Lake, MN, formerly of Hibbing, MN, met Jesus on Tuesday evening, October 1, 2019.

A Celebration of Life honoring Julie will be on Saturday, October 12 at 12 (noon), with a visitation from 10:30-11:45 am at Friendship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Clarence St. John and...

Sep 28, 2019

Margaret Syneva Walters, age 83, of Prior Lake, MN, sadly left her families side on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Ecumen Centennial House, in Apple Valley, MN. She wanted to be with her husband, Gordie for their 65 th Wedding Anniversary in heaven.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 3, at 11 am, with a...

Sep 28, 2019

Gwen (Klingberg) Patchin, of Prior Lake, passed away September 28, 2019 at the age of 79. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM with visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. Pastor Karen Treat will preside, and Gwen will...

Sep 27, 2019

LaVerne Edwards, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away September 27, 2019 at the age of 79. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Grove United Methodist Church (7465 Steepleview Rd) in Woodbury. Pastor Dan...

Sep 27, 2019

Charles “Ron” Brazier, age 73, of Prior Lake, MN, sadly left his family’s side early Friday, morning, September 27, 2019, at Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 1 PM, with a visitation from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm, all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North...

Sep 23, 2019

Peter C. Stapleton, age 80 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00PM on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Funeral Service will be at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior on Friday, September 27, 2019 all at St. Michael Catholic Church,...

Sep 15, 2019

Joan “Jo” Arndt, of Prior Lake, passed away September 15, 2019 at the age of 90. She will be missed by all who loved her. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service will be...

Sep 13, 2019

Al Johnson, age 73, a 29-year resident of Chaska, MN, passed away peacefully, at his home, early Friday, September 13, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm (noon), with a one-hour visitation prior to the service, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. Pastor...

Sep 12, 2019

Marilyn R. Vallez, age 89 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully in her home on September 12, 2019. On February 6, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan, parents Bernard and Ruth (Lamoreaux) Ward celebrated the birth of their daughter, the youngest of four children.

In her youth, Marilyn enjoyed ballet and music and would often attend the opera...