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Sandy Plazak Obituary

Plazak, Sandy (Nee Becker) Passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Wallace for 54 years. Loving mother of Jeff (Laura Groenendal). Special grandmother of Gavin and Hayden. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Sandy was an educator in the Elmbrook School District for 35 years and touched many children's lives. At her request, no services to be held. Donations to Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53045.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 24, 2013.

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Cynthia Bates Schaefer

February 28, 2013

Sandy and I were in the same sorority and were two years apart at Wauwatowa HS. She was fun and energetic as well as pretty and kind.

Scott Wick

February 26, 2013

Wally-My deepest sympathy...Sandy was lovely!!!

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