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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Sandra Wyatt
Age: 70
City: Marion
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Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Sandra Wyatt
SANDRA WYATT
Marion
Sandra Wyatt, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away
on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her home in Marion. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Marion American Legion
Post 298.
Sandra was born on Oct. 14, 1950, in Postville, Iowa, the daughter of James Joseph and Bernadette Theresa (Steffes) Yirkovsky. Sandra was a hard working woman who worked at Menards for 33 years, where she worked in accounts payable. She also ran Alley-Oops and Doc Holidays with along with the long-time love of her life Ted Shears until her retirement.
Sandra is survived and lovingly remembered by two daughters, Amy Wyatt of Alburnett and Angela (Bill Holub) Wyatt of Anamosa; four grandchildren, Ashley (Miles) of Blairstown, Brandon of Marion, Gabrielle (Mike) of Manchester, Iowa, and Kristina of Marion; great-grandchildren, Miles Jr., Maverick, Preslee, Jace, Kinley, Lenyx, Evelyn, Bentley, Lain, Hunter, Gunner, Fisher and one on the way; five siblings, Sharon, Roger (Tammy), Jeff, Bill (Lisa) all of Marion and Joe (Connie) of Schleswig, Iowa; sister-in-law, Linda Yirkovsky; brother-in-law, Lyle Himes; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernadette Yirkovsky; siblings, Donnie and Bonnie; and many aunts and uncles.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Mercy Hospice, especially to Jan, Brenda and Pat, for the loving care given to Sandra.
Please share a memory of Sandra at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

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