Hemstad, Susan M. age 64, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly. Survived by loving children, Eric (Jennifer) Burton, Chad (Lisa) Burton, Kim (Mike) Stetter, Katie (Brandon) Larson, Holly (Andy) Brink, Laura (Al) Hanson; grandchildren, Abby Jo Burton, Louis, Mitchell and Grant Burton, Jake, Ryan and Tommy Stetter, Maddie, Nick and Lucas Larson, Bobby, Joseph and Henri Brink, Jack and Kate Hanson; brother, Jerry Shaffer. Visitation Thursday 3-5 PM with celebration of life service at 5 PM all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens NW, Prior Lake. Inurnment, private family burial, Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home ballardsunderfuneral.com Prior Lake Chapel 952-447-2633
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
A year has now pasted - we often think of you and miss you. I love to look through your "stash" of fabrics. I can still see you organizing and planning your next quilt. You taught me so much........
Dolly McGrath
May 15, 2009 | Bemidji, MN
Chad and Family,
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your mother.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jan and Deb Epstein
May 26, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
Dear Laura, Al, Jack & Kate,
We are so sorry that you have lost your step-mother, friend, and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We love you!
God Bless,
The Steinke's
Todd,Cindy & Lauren Steinke
May 24, 2008 | St. Cloud, MN
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more. -Sufi Blessing
Georgianna Davies
May 23, 2008
Dear Katie and Family, We are sadden by the sudden loss of your mom. We are well acquainted with grief and we hope that you will experience healing in your grief journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rev. Ron and Margaret Matter (formally of Bemidji, MN, currently in Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Rev. Ron and Margaret Matter
May 21, 2008 | Sheboygan Falls, WI
May your family find strength in each other. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
John & Sarah Somrock
May 21, 2008 | Savage, MN
Chad, Lisa, Louis, Mitchell & Grant
We hold you and your family in our prayers. We will always be here for you.
The Hansen's
May 20, 2008 | Rogers, MN
My thoughts and prayers are with you Chad during this difficult time. I also extend my condolence to the rest of your family members. May God grant you all peace and love.
Terry Lang-Grateful brother-in-law to Chad.
Terry Lang
May 20, 2008 | Cottage Grove, MN
My students knew her as "Nick's Grandma or the BEAR book lady.
She will be dearly missed. She was a one of kind person with the biggest heart!
Jill McGraw
May 20, 2008 | Belle Plaine, MN
