Nancy Cates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy Cates (Eden Prairie, Minnesota), who passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Douglas M. Sommerville and Mary Almehda Sommerville; the father of her children Mark Cates; and her siblings, Patricia Peterson, Michael Sommerville and Mary Jane Sommerville.
She is survived by: her siblings, Jean Kellogg (Edward), Anne Stemp (Ralph), Robert Sommerville and John Sommerville (Joann); her brother-in-law Michael Peterson; her children, Dean Cates (Katie), Liz Faulstick (Ryan) and Joe Cates (Gwen); and her grandchildren, Grayson Faulstick, Graham Faulstick, Penny Cates, Fiona Cates and Jameson Cates. She is also survived by nieces and nephews as well as friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pax Christi Catholic Church (12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, honoring Nancy's courageous battle. Donations can be made online here. (https://www.alz.org) The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff of Riley's Crossing and Brighton Hospice team, especially her caregivers, whose unwavering passion and dedication helped mom enjoy and thrive during her final years.
