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Sandra M. Lobberecht
SANDRA M. LOBBERECHT
Hiawatha
Sandra M. Lobberecht, 68, of Hiawatha, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at the Hiawatha Care Center. As per Sandra's wishes, private family services will be held. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are in charge of arrangements.
Sandra was born Sept. 30, 1952, in Ottumwa, the daughter of James and Maxine (Mason) Ritchie. Sandra was a nurse for over 25 years, working at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Living Center West and Willow Gardens Care Center.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Karen (Ryan Shimek) Lobberecht of Hiawatha; her son, Mark Lobberecht of Hiawatha; three grandchildren and her pride and joys, Alexis, Liam and Logan Shimek; her brother, Ron Ritchie of Texas; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles Lobberecht; and her brother, James Ritchie.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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