Obituaries

Age 63, of Bloomington, Minnesota and Riverside, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2010. Preceded in death by her father, Martin, mother, Alice, brothers Tom and Pete, and sister Marguerite.  Sandra is survived by her children, Tom (Kelly Krebs), Teresa (Joe Schlegel), Tim, Traci (John Mindiola), and Kristine; beloved grandchildren, Jacob (19), Kaylah (17), Tyler (13), Christian (5) and Julianna (due on April 22); loving friend and companion, Bob; brother Mike (Mary Lou), sisters Alyce, Loretta, Pat, Marlys, Judy; sister-in-law Bonnie. She was known for her generosity, optimism and hospitality, and for the love and loyalty she gave to her friends, children and grandchildren. Sandra amply enjoyed life and wishes to be remembered as she was on a sunny summer day, by the pool with lots of friends and family, or in her childhood home of California, collecting shells on the beach.