Obituaries
Joan M. Burrows
Jun 7, 2025
Joan Mildred (Pahl) Burrows, age 82, of Hovland, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2025 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with a Visitation from 9:30 - 10:45 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Father Tom Walker will...
Kenneth "Ken" Greening
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Greening, of Prior Lake, MN age 87 passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with family by his side. A visitation will be held on Thursday June 19, 2025, at Ballard-Sunder (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake from 4:00-6:00 PM with a service beginning at 5:30 PM. Following the service, there will be a time for reminiscing...
Robert "Bob" Scheeler
Jun 9, 2025
Robert "Bob" Scheeler, 70, of Prior Lake, passed away surrounded by his family on June 9, 2025.
A Time of Gathering will be held in his honor on Thursday, June 26 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St) from 4-7pm with a brief prayer service at 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday,...
Stephen Thomas Eckes
Jun 8, 2025
Stephen Thomas Eckes, 71, of Savage, passed away on June 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Steve on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) beginning at 12pm with a Time of Gathering prior from 11-12pm.
Steve was born in Minneapolis, the fourth of five children. He always loved...
Jeanne Elaine Rooney
Jun 6, 2025
Jeanne Elaine Rooney, age 81, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of her beloved family on Friday, June 6, 2025, at McKenna Crossing.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom...
Catherine Bernice Volkmann
Jun 5, 2025
Catherine Bernice Volkmann, 77, of Jordan Minnesota died peacefully on June 5, 2025 at her home. A funeral service is set for Saturday, June 28th, 2025 (10:00 AM visitation and 11:00 AM service) at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan. Lunch will be served after the service.
Catherine was born to Abner and Mabel Hauge on May 9, 1948 in Melrose, Minnesota....
Charles D. Foster
Jun 3, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Dominic Foster, age 86, passed away on June 3rd, 2025 surrounded by Father Tom Walker, his wife, Andrea and his son, Greg in his Prior Lake residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with a Time of Gathering from 9:30 - 10:50 AM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church; 16400...
Ernest "Ernie" Lebens
Jun 2, 2025
Ernest "Ernie" Lebens, age 91, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on June 2, 2025 at St. Gertrude's and the Gardens Assisted Living in Shakopee, MN. Liturgy of the Word to honor Ernie will be held at 11:00 AM with Visitation time from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 Marschall Rd, Shakopee,...
Reverend Dr. Lisa Joanne (Pinney) Johnson
Jun 1, 2025
Reverend Dr. Lisa Joanne (Pinney) Johnson was born on January 1, 1984, in Le Sueur, MN. She was the treasured daughter of a farmer and a librarian and grew up loving the outdoors and books and learning.
After earning salutatorian honors at Le Sueur-Henderson High School in 2002, she attended (and loved) the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire from 2002-2006. While...
Stephen "Steve" Schneider
May 30, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Schneider, of Prior Lake and Lydia, passed away May 30, 2025 at the age of 81. He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial...
James "Jimmy" Anderson
May 27, 2025
James "Jimmy" Anderson, age 56, of New Market, MN, passed away on May 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
A Time of Gathering will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE) in Prior Lake, MN. A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at...
Daniel Edward Melton
May 26, 2025
Daniel Edward Melton, 87, of Belle Plaine Minnesota passed away on May 26th, 2025.
Daniel will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery during a private family service.
Daniel is preceded in death by wife Roberta Melton.
He is survived by his children Cynthia Johnson, Edward Melton, Brenda Snell and many other loving family members.
Margi Lund Kinney Borg
May 26, 2025
Margaret June (Lund) Kinney was born June 14, 1937, in Newcastle, Wyoming, where her mother had traveled from Minnesota to have her baby. The family lived on a farm outside of Aitkin MN until Margi – as her six siblings called her – was six, then they moved to Adolph MN in rural Duluth. Margi was a gifted student at...
Sharon Van Hecke
May 24, 2025
Sharon Van Hecke, age 76, of Cape Coral, Florida, Cross Lake, and Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at St Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, MN surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 12:30 pm. with a gathering starting at 11 am, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation,...
Jennifer Ann Pribble
May 23, 2025
Jennifer Ann Pribble, age 60, of Prior Lake, MN, sadly departed her family too soon on Friday, May 23, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones at home.
A time of gathering will be held for Jen on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10-11:45 am, with a celebration of life at 12 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE,...
Cynthia Lee Hardtke
May 22, 2025
Cynthia Lee Hardtke, fondly known as Cyndy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN on May 22, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 29, 1958, in Winnipeg, MB, Canada to Bert and Joan Aikens. Cyndy lived a life marked by warmth, resilience, and an unwavering passion for her family and community.
Cyndy was...
Lois Willette
May 22, 2025
Lois Mildred Willette, age 93, of Savage, MN, entered eternal life on May 22, 2025, at Savage Senior Living at Fen Point. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11 am, with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 am, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. A...
Mary L. Hennes
May 21, 2025
Mary L. Hennes, 85, of Belle Plaine, passed away on May 21, 2025. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 12, 2025 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine (200 E Church St) at 10:30 AM, with burial immediately following the service. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM. Father Michael Kaluza will preside.
Mary...
Kathleen "Kathy" Stemig
May 20, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Stemig, 86, of Jordan passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 30th, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan (313 Second Street) at 11 AM. Prior to Mass, there will be a visitation from 9:30-10:45 AM. Kathy will be laid to rest at Calvary...
Fredrick Howard Horton II
May 19, 2025
Fredrick Howard Horton II, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country, Bardstown, Rick’s life was a testament to his unwavering work ethic, deep love of family and friends, and commitment to service of his country and those in need.
His early...
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