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Sandra Shipley
1940 - 2025
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1940
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2025
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Sandra Shipley Obituary
Born: December 7, 1940
Died: August 8, 2025
Sandra Shipley, age 84, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Pavilion of Ottawa with her loving family at her side.
Sandra was born December 7, 1940 in Muscatine, Iowa to Leo Holliday and Francis (Guile) Holliday. Throughout her life, Sandra was known for her vibrant spirit and outgoing nature, bringing warmth and energy wherever she went.
Sandra shared 68 years of devoted marriage with her husband Ron and together they built a close-knit family. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Ron, son, David Shipley and his wife Tracy, and her daughter Lori Miller and her husband Michael. She also cherished 8 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Sandra was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela Shipley Cherry, son-in-law John Cherry, her father Leo Holliday, her mother Francis Jackson and a brother James Holliday.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 12th from 4 to 7 pm at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 am Wednesday, August 13th at the funeral home with Chaplain Jonathan Pope of VITAS Hospice officiating. Interment will be in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends at the Ottawa VFW immediately following the interment. Ronald Cherry, Jeremiah Miller, Tristan Miller, Ian Shipley, Tyler Cherry and Mike Miller will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fox River Cancer Center. To share a memory, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com or Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Troy Curtis Fleming
Yesterday
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lana Peterlin
August 11, 2025
What a wonderful lady. I feel blessed to have know Sandy during a sad time of my life. She was always kind and supportive. God bless you, Sandy. May the angels take you straight to your daughter and peaceful joy. Love Lana( Costa Price) Peterlin and Gary Peterlin
The Staff of Gladfelter Funeral Home
August 10, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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