Obituaries

Carrie Williams

Carrie Williams

Sep 6, 2025

Carrie Jill Williams (née Gould), 64, of Jordan MN, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2025, after a long illness.

Carrie was born on July 19, 1961, in Philadelphia to Mitchell Gould and Marsha (Gene) Vietor. From a young age, she was known for her compassionate heart, her love of animals and her gentle spirit. She especially cherished the...

Joan (Glynn) Friendshuh

Joan (Glynn) Friendshuh

Sep 6, 2025

Joan (Glynn) Friendshuh, age 75, of Shakopee, MN, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025, at St, Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Her family will remember her quick wit, the infamous Glynn one liners and unwavering determination. Joan's compassion and kindness will be missed by all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for...

Mary Anne Counter

Mary Anne Counter

Sep 5, 2025

Mary Anne Counter, age 85, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Oak Terrace Senior Living in Jordan, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9-10:45 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue...

Nancy Letson

Nancy Letson

Sep 4, 2025

Nancy Letson, age 77, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on September 4, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, with closing words at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Ballard Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE Prior Lake, MN. Nancy will be laid to rest privately by her family...

Laura Mae (Cauffman) Elliott

Laura Mae (Cauffman) Elliott

Sep 3, 2025

There was a huge party in heaven on Wednesday, September 3rd when the last of the most fun, most caring generation was complete as “Granny” returned to the arms of all the angels in heaven that were waiting to celebrate. We’re pretty sure it started with a Euchre game (cheating involved) around a table of heavy smoke that included drinking...

Kathy Weber

Kathy Weber

Sep 1, 2025

Kathyrn L. Weber, 77, of Prior Lake, MN passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 after a long battle with kidney disease. A Celebration of Life honoring Kathy will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN. She will be laid to rest at St. Michael’s...

Chad Haefner

Chad Haefner

Sep 1, 2025

Chad Haefner, 58, of Le Sueur, Minnesota, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1967, in New Prague, Minnesota. Chad lived a life marked by hard work, deep family bonds, and a love for the outdoors.

Chad dedicated his career to Structures, a company specializing in building retaining walls along highways, at malls, and in mountainous...

Jonathan W. Stroh

Jonathan W. Stroh

Aug 31, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected and sudden passing of Jonathan Stroh.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2-5 pm, at Legends Country Club, 8670 Credit River Blvd, Prior Lake, MN.

Jon was a man of boundless curiosity, generosity, and spirit. He brought passion and purpose to everything he did—whether sailing, kiteboarding, traveling or...

Kenneth "Mickey" Magee

Kenneth "Mickey" Magee

Aug 30, 2025

Kenneth “Mickey” Wilbur Magee, age 90, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away August 30, 2025, surrounded by family after a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation from 10:00 – 10:45 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake....

Evonne Kipp

Evonne Kipp

Aug 28, 2025

Evonne Kipp, age 87, of Savage, MN, passed away on August 28, 2025, at Oak Terrace Senior Living. A Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, with Time of Gathering from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 6th St W, Jordan, MN. Evonne will be laid to rest at...

Alan J. Bresnahan

Alan J. Bresnahan

Aug 21, 2025

Alan J. Bresnahan, age 59, of Shakopee, passed away unexpectedly from esophagus cancer on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday September 9, 2025, from 4-7pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. The celebration will continue afterwards at the Prior Lake VFW.

Alan was...

Joanne Isabel Torkelson

Joanne Isabel Torkelson

Aug 20, 2025

Joanne Isabel Torkelson, age 88, went home to heaven on August 20, 2025, at Upon a Rock Assisted Living Residence in Scottsdale, AZ. Joanne was a long-time resident of Prior Lake, MN before retiring to Mesa, AZ. A Graveside Service will be held for Joanne on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Ave)...

Darlene A. Hasch

Darlene A. Hasch

Aug 17, 2025

Darlene A. Hasch, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 17, 2025, while at her home in Prior Lake, MN. Her life focused on having deep faith and always being surrounded by her loving family. Darlene’s caring heart, genuine soul and unconditional love will remain in those lives she connected with forever.

A time of gathering will be held on...

Lynn Tran

Lynn Tran

Aug 15, 2025

Lynn "Mai" Tran, 58, of Savage passed away on August 15, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Lynn on Thursday, August 21 from 4-6pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral Homes in Prior Lake, 4565 Pleasant St.

Lynn was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1967. She lived with her grandpa and his family while growing up. As a child, Lynn...

Lee B. Nelson

Lee B. Nelson

Aug 14, 2025

Lee B. Nelson

Age 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Lee is survived by his wife of 45 years Kathryn (Kathy), daughter Rochelle (James) Wodarz, grandson Nelson Wodarz, who was named after him, and mother, Agnes Cushing.

Lee grew up in Richfield Minnesota, graduated from Valparaiso University in 1973 and received...

Elizabeth "Bette" La Regina Heston

Elizabeth "Bette" La Regina Heston

Aug 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Bette" La Regina Heston, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at McKenna Crossing in Prior Lake, MN, after a long, determined fight against Parkinson's Disease and dementia.

A memorial service will be held honoring Bette on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 12:30 pm, with a time of gathering from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, at Ridges at...

Marilyn E. Anderson

Marilyn E. Anderson

Aug 13, 2025

Marilyn E. Anderson, 95, of Bloomington, passed away on August 13, 2025. Celebration of Life will be held for her at 11:00am service with a visitation from 10am - 10:45am on August 22, 2025 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave South, Bloomington. Marilyn will be buried at Elm Park Cemetery in Baudette, MN at a later date.Marilyn was...

John Joseph Ince

John Joseph Ince

Aug 13, 2025

John Joseph Ince, age 79, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on August 13, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with Time of Gathering from 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 350 Atwood St S, Shakopee, MN. John will be laid to rest immediately following mass at...

Verlyn Joseph Raaen

Verlyn Joseph Raaen

Aug 12, 2025

Verlyn Joseph Raaen, 79, of Prior Lake, passed away on Tuesday, August 12. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth Ave) on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11am with a Time of Gathering 2 hours prior to Mass. Father Tom Walker will be presiding over services.

Mass will be livestreamed...

Dorothy Malz

Dorothy Malz

Aug 10, 2025

Dorothy Malz, age 70, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed away unexpectedly on a trip away in West Virginia on August 10, 2025. 

A Christian Funeral will be held at 3:00 PM with a Time of Gathering from 1:00 - 2:45 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 6th St W, Jordan, MN 55352. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki...