1941
Sandra
2016
Sandra Kay Mershon
March 1, 1941 — July 31, 2016
Survivors include her husband of almost 52 years, Frank Mershon; children, Leslie Mershon Ling and her husband Quenton, Frank Mershon and his wife Carmen, and Deana Kay Conner; grandchildren, Reghan Wetzel, Mason Wetzel, Cassidy Mershon, Laka Ling, Hayden Wetzel, Kayl Mershon, Ellie Conner, and Sophia Conner; a sister, Carole Daugherty; eight nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bill Baxter; and one nephew.
Sandy was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she volunteered at the soup kitchen and the school, as well as serving as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a founding member of the Illiana Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society, Co-Director of Camp Bluebird (a support for adult cancer patients and survivors) where an award was named after her, the Sandy Mershon Volunteer Award. Sandy graduated from Otter Creek High School and the St. Anthony School of Nursing.
Through strength, grace, and a positive spirit, Sandys smile brought warmth and encouragement to those around her to live life with happiness and love. I have been very blessed throughout my life! I have loved and been loved and enjoyed every minute of it. Sandy
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 in St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Dan Bedel officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Callahan Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Patrick Soup Kitchen. Funeral
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