Katie Lockrem

Katie Lockrem, age 40, of Prior Lake, MN passed away on April 3, 2022 at her home while surrounded by her loving family and friends. A celebration of life service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337. Katie’s brother, Scott, acted as her urn bearer, and Pastor Sandy Rothschiller presided.

On September 25, 1981 in Mason City, parents Ken and Connie celebrated the birth of their daughter, Katie Marie Lockrem. The second of their three children, Katie embraced all the attributes of being a “middle child.” Along with her siblings, Katie grew up in Thompson, where she excelled athletically and academically at school. Following her graduation from North Iowa High School in 2000, Katie continued her education at Hawkeye Community College and Minnesota State University in Mankato. She went on to earn her Masters of Education at Hamline University.

Working as a nanny sparked Katie’s desire for a career in education. Her ability to see the best in others made her classroom an inviting environment for the children at Raven Stream Elementary in New Prague, MN. Katie’s students kept her on her toes, especially during distance learning.

Katie invigorated others with her zest for life. She never turned down an opportunity for nachos, a meat raffle, BINGO, a party, or special time with her nieces. Katie spent many hours working out at Mi5 Fitness, where she was a founding and beloved member, continuing to work out even while undergoing chemo. No matter the activity, Katie focused on making memories with her family and friends. Together, they attended concerts, visited breweries, lounged in the hot tub, and traveled around the country. Summers at Happy Time Resort with family and friends created cherished memories for Katie. She welcomed every experience…especially if it meant she would have a good story to tell afterwards! 

Katie lived life to the fullest even after her cancer diagnosis. With resiliency and determination, Katie met cancer head on and continued to fight until the end. As a patient in the U of M cancer trial, she advanced research for the treatment of stomach cancer. Even in death, Katie’s spirit and passion for life continues through her gift of eye donation and the legacy she leaves with those she loves.

Katie is deeply missed by her parents, Kenneth and Connie Lockrem; sister, Jessica (Brad) Moeller, brother, Scott Lockrem (special friend Katie #2); nieces, Aubree, Brynlee, Delanie, and Tatum Moeller; French bulldog, Frankie; special medical team, Shannon, Jeff, Brendan, and Evie Lee, Krissy Aleman, Emily and Mike Ertel and their children, Caleb and Mason Ertel; aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and coworkers and students.

Katie is greeted in Heaven by her grandparents, Kelly & Frankie Scott and Kenneth & Pearl Lockrem; aunt, Beverly Legler, and uncle, Gary Lockrem.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed by Katie’s family to her favorite charities.

 Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. Share a message with Katie’s family at www.ballardsunderfuneral.com