Amanda D. Lake
July 27, 1992 - April 5, 2020
Amanda D. Lake, age 27, of Mankato, died suddenly in her sleep, on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Amanda was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 27, 1992 to Daniel A.. and Doreen K. (Hanson) Lake. She grew up in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School.). As she was in everything she did, Amanda was a joyful worker at Mankato Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (MRCI). She had an infectious zest for life; she exuded happiness and made friends wherever she went. She was an avid sports fan and loved all Minnesota teams, the Twins, Vikings, and the Wild. Amanda did everything with the fullness of her spirit. Her favorite TV shows were Cops and Dog, the Bounty Hunter; in fact, dog became her Halloween costume every Halloween. She loved Duane Johnson (The Rock), country music (Garth Brooks was her favorite), and riding in the semi with Kevin so she could visit with the CBers on the road. There was nothing more important than time with her family, her many, many friends and going out to eat and enjoying a Captain Coke. She will be sorely missed by so many.
Amanda is survived by her parents, Doreen Lake (fiancé, Kevin Robertson) of Owatonna, Daniel & Peggy Lake of Cannon Falls; sister, Kristine (James) Callahan of Arlington; step-sisters, Kyla (Blake) Goodwin, Erica (Jack) Aronson, Megan (Ryan) Endres; grandmother, Margaret Hanson of New Prague; grandparents, Ed & Elaine Lake of Hill City, MN; many nieces and nephews, including Claire and Natalie Callahan and Breck Goodwin. She is preceded in death by grandmother, Faye Lake; grandfather, Derald Hanson.
Private family services will be held with burial at Solor Lutheran Cemetery in Webster, MN. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dan & Doreen,
Im so very sorry for your loss of Amanda! We loved that girl so much. Her and Zack were such good friends and van partners. We will keep you and your family in our prayers! Much love and hugs!!!
Holly and Zach Pomije
Dan & Doreen,
My deepest sympathy to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Treasure those many good memories you have.
Carol (Spinler) Holland
Dan & Doreen
Tim and I are so sorry to hear about Amanda. She was a very special girl that we were so lucky to have known! We are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Doreen & Dan – so sorry to hear about Amanda. We haven’t seen her since high school days, but she was always fun to talk to. So into sports! Don, Eric & I send our sympathy.
So very sorry to hear of Amanda’s passing. I have so many fond memories of Amanda growing up! Her smile was infectious. Sending you hugs and prayers during this difficult time.
Dan/Peggy, Doreen, Kristine/Jim, Aimee/Steve
Heaven has a new Angel today named her name is Amanda – Her stay was to short – but her memory will live forever within us all
She touched so many and was loved by all
Craig and I offer you our love and support as you go through this most difficult time
Our sincerest sympathy to you all. We will always remember Amanda walking down the gravel road with her ear phones on and singing as loud as she could! She was always smiling!
With much love,
Keith, Lynn, Lucy, Lauren and Charlie Sticha
The Brage family sends our condolences. Thanks for sharing Amanda with VIV. Having her there brightened up the room!
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Amanda was such a spark of joy in high school! She will be remembered for that <3
We are extremely saddened to hear this news. Our hearts grieve with yours over the loss of “Amazing Amanda”. She was such a beautiful soul and an inspiration of how we should live our lives. Amanda will always hold a special place in our hearts. Her contagious personality and beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Brad, Sue, Tyler and Ally Busch
New Prague
I’m so very sorry to hear about Amanda . She was such a sweet girl .
I’m so very sorry to hear this ! Amanda was the sweetest girl !
Dan I am very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May Amanda rest in peace.
This News saddens my heart, I can hear her giggle and see her arms moving excitedly as she spoke. I will always treasure knowing Amanda while she attended NPAS. To her family I hope you are showered with wonderful memories in the days to come as you navigate a world without your treasured daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend. When I think of Amanda I think of a memory she was in 4/5 grade: we were trying to get teaching staff to stop hugging and visiting Amanda as she walked to class. She was so sweet, chatted with and hugged everyone!… Read more »
So sorry for your loss.our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Very sorry to all of you for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Seems like yesterday when we would see her at daycare everyday at the Werner’s. She has an infectious personality.
Very sorry to hear this. She graduated with my son!!! Prayers sent out to the family!
The Mischke Family
Deepest sympathy to your family. I was Amanda’s van driver for several years in New Prague and just enjoyed her smiling cheerful personality with always a little bit of silliness. Prayers to all.
Danny and family I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Sending my sympathies. Janeil (Shambour ) Dropik
Prayers and hugs to all her family and friends.
Hugs and Prays to all her Family and Friends.
I am so sorry for your loss! She was so sweet.
I LOVED Amanda when she was at New Prague Middle School!! Her enthusiasm was infectious! I am so sorry for your incredible loss.
Deepest sympathy to family…. Amanda was such a sweetheart!
So sad to hear this. What a spitfire! So enjoyed seeing her over the years. Always happy and full of fun. Thoughts to you Dorene Dan and Kristine and families.
I am so sorry.. she was a warrior!! Oh how far she came ..
Dear Danny and family: I was so sorry to hear of Amanda’s sudden passing. I have fun memories of the ‘little stinker’ in her younger years when she would call her Great Uncle Bob on the phone multiple times a day to ask him to take her ice fishing! And when you would bring her over, she would go straight to the fridge, open the door and ask “Do you have anything to eat?” What a treasure she was! Amanda was always so happy…..never a care in the world. She is now in Heaven with her Grandma Faye, Great Uncle… Read more »
Doreen & Dan,
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of Amanda. She was always such a sweet and caring young lady. She will be missed by many. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your families.
I will always remember her wanting me to put my fake biker teeth in, and her happiness when we had family get togethers, I will never forget her
Dan & family
Dan & family. I will always Amanda asking me to put my biker teeth in and the happiness she showed at family functions, I will will never forget her