Cates, Arlene (McCutchen) Age 83, of Prior Lake, died peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2017 after a long journey with dementia. Preceded in death by husband, John "Jack" Cates: mother, Faye (Trullinger) McCutchen. Left to mourn Arlene, the eternally petite, gung-ho traveler with the infectious giggle are children, Timothy Cates, Jacqueline Cates (Johnny Burgess), Thomas (Pam) Cates, Josephine (Curt) Schmaltz, John Cates II (Carolyn Weber), Joel Cates (Jeff Melby): eight grandchildren: four great-grandchildren: siblings, Ramona Ries, Maureen (Bob) Schneiderhan, Wayne McCutcheon, Karen Lund, Bruce (Margaret) McCutchen: in-laws: Kathleen (Henry) Schrader, Bill Cates, Jim (Pat) Cates, Larry (Betty) Cates: many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Visitation Tues, 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial Wed., 11 am, with one-hour visitation prior, both at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial preferred and distributed in Arlene's memory by the family. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Homes ballardsunderfuneral.com Prior Lake Chapel 952-447-2633