1950
Joyce
2019
Joyce Margaret Burke
February 9, 1950 — April 30, 2019
Joyce Margaret Burke, 69, of Lake City, died courageously and peacefully on April 30th, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 9th, 1950 to Arnold and Margaret Pruter. She grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. She was a wonderful mother, raising two daughters; Michelle and Jennifer Heimer. Over the years, she worked at Pioneer United Telephone Systems, Red Wing Chiropractic, American Bank, Bill's Bay Marina and Pepin Valley Dental. Joyce was the pleasant voice and welcoming smile who greeted so many. On August 15th, 2015 she married the love of her life and soulmate, Joseph Burke. She was a member of United Lutheran Church.
She will be remembered for touching those she met, her cooking, baking and reading of cookbooks, her tireless work ethic, her class and grace, her witty one-liners, her contagious smile, her selfless spirit, her frugality, her attention to detail, her love of gardening, walking and biking with Joe, her kindness to everyone around her, and her fierce and endless love of her family. She was loved and admired by many.
She is survived by husband, Joe; daughters Michelle (Nick) and Jennifer (Ron); grandchildren, Cort, Braeden, Alec, Greyson, Grace and Avalon; brother, Eugene (Luena) Pruter; sister-in-law Mary O'Brien. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Margaret Pruter and brothers Ralph and John Pruter.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2019 at the United Lutheran Church in Red Wing with Rev. Justin Boeding officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson- Peterson Chapel, Lake City and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials preferred to United Lutheran Church or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
1022 W. Lyon Ave., Box 90
Lake City, MN, 55041
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN, 55066
Lake City, MN, 55041
She will be remembered for touching those she met, her cooking, baking and reading of cookbooks, her tireless work ethic, her class and grace, her witty one-liners, her contagious smile, her selfless spirit, her frugality, her attention to detail, her love of gardening, walking and biking with Joe, her kindness to everyone around her, and her fierce and endless love of her family. She was loved and admired by many.
She is survived by husband, Joe; daughters Michelle (Nick) and Jennifer (Ron); grandchildren, Cort, Braeden, Alec, Greyson, Grace and Avalon; brother, Eugene (Luena) Pruter; sister-in-law Mary O'Brien. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Margaret Pruter and brothers Ralph and John Pruter.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2019 at the United Lutheran Church in Red Wing with Rev. Justin Boeding officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson- Peterson Chapel, Lake City and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials preferred to United Lutheran Church or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
MAY 9. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel1022 W. Lyon Ave., Box 90
Lake City, MN, 55041
Funeral Service
MAY 10. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
United Lutheran Church628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN, 55066
Graveside Service
MAY 10. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CDT)
St. John's Cemetery - Lake CityLake City, MN, 55041
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