Carla “Momma Carcs” Sandness, age 57, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away in her home on October 28, 2022.
A celebration of Carla’s life will take place at the Prior Lake VFW (16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake) from Noon – 4:00PM on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Lakers Alano Club, a place that Carla loved dearly. All donations can be sent via Zelle in your banking app to mjsandness1@gmail.com and will be donated there in her name. Donations can also be sent via Venmo to @tori-sandness.
Carla Jean was born on April 8, 1965 in Langdon, North Dakota, to Charles and Charlotte (Hunter) Soli. Growing up, she had a train of high school friends and kept them throughout the years, fully loaded with her love to share amongst everyone. Early in high school, Carla met Mike Sandness. After parting ways for a few years in their 20s, they reconnected later and got married, had two wonderful kids and shared a lifetime of memories over 45 years.
Carla attended NDSU after high school and finished at MSU. Her career consisted of various jobs, mostly in the marketing and advertising arena. Outside of work, she loved to travel with her family. Together, they enjoyed a special trip to Amsterdam and London a few years ago. Carla was always cooking and baking for her family and would never sit down to enjoy herself until her family was comfortable and full. She loved grocery stores, flea markets, getting lost in crowds, antiquing, going to concerts, and wandering around farmers markets. Dubbed a “soft hoarder” by her daughter, she loved to collect all sorts of things.
Carla loved her family. She checked in on everyone every single day and adored each one.
One of her awesome statements and we can still hear her saying it was “Suck it up, Buttercup”.
Carla will be missed by her husband, Mike; children, Charlotte Victoria (Tori) Rene Barton & Hunter Joseph; mother, Charlotte Soli; siblings, Charles Soli and Mark Soli; and other loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Chuck; sister, Rene; grandma, Hattie; and more loving family members.
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Linda Sperling-Mosser
My deepest sympathies to Mike and her kids, and to all of the Soli family. Taken too young, my heart hurts for for all who loved her.
Fly high Carla!
Sandee Mikkelsen
So very sorry for your loss. May loving memories see you through this difficult time.
Dave Nuelle
Mike and family, my deepest sympathies to you and your families. Words cannot express the loss you must be feeling I am so very sorry.
Dave Nuelle
Sandra Challenger
Mike, Tori and Hunter, Sending prayers and strength to all of you. May Carla’s love and wonderful memories carry you through this next chapter and give you strength.
Sean Kellington
Mike, Tori, Hunter and all of Carla’s family and friends, we are truly sorry for your loss and grateful we had the chance to know Carla. She brought many smiles and good ol belly laughs when we would see each other. A tremendous human being who was always a joy to be around. We will miss her.
Sean and Erin Kellington
Douglas and Tracy (VanAckeren) Waslaski
Michael and family;
We are so very sorry for your loss. Carla was always fun to be around. Lots of great memories from our high school years. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Ed Folisi
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. I am sure Carla will be missed deeply by many.
Kimberly Lopez
My deepest condolences. She was a wonderful woman, inside and out. She will be missed dearly. What a privilege was to know her! To my friends Tori and Justin love you to the moon and back. No words can describe your pain right now. I wish I could be there to give you both a hug! Until we meet again my friend. May she rest in peace. PS. say hi to my daddy in heaven. Both gone way too soon.
With lots of love and tears and sending hugs and kisses across the miles
The Lopez Family
Andy, Kimberly & Isabella Victoria
Chuck & Kathy Downs
Mike, Tori, Hunter, Charlotte, Charles & Mark: our Hearts break for you; you are all in our prayers . We wish you strength in these difficult days and hoping with time peace will comfort and heal your hearts.
Jerry & Nancy Ratzlaff
So sorry for your loss. Another home town person gone way too young. Our sincere condolences.
Sharon McCorkle
Mike, Tori, Hunter, Charlotte, Charles & Mark,
My heart is broken at the loss of Carla. From the moment I met her I knew we would be friends and I am grateful for every day I had her as my friend and confidant. The laughs, the jokes, some tears but always lots of love. I don’t think I know anyone like her. I pray for her peace and peace for all of you because I know this isn’t easy. Sending lots of love and prayers from California.
Sharon and Bill McCorkle
Mary (Hill) Nambu
Deepest sympathy to Mike and the entire family. You will all be kept in thought and prayer. Mary (Hill) Nambu
Patricia Coleman
Carla has a light that will stay with all she loved here forever.
Until we see her again.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Patricia Coleman
Margaret Ekdahl
So sorry to hear this. Charlotte is my first cousin. I haven’t seen her for many years.
Wayne & Muriel (Waltz) Gulbranson & Maurice Waltz
To Carla’s entire family, so very sorry for your unexpected loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all. May all your happy memories keep her close at heart. Sending prayers and love.
linda halvorson
My sympathy to the family.