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Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Lino Lakes ChapelAge 88, of Circle Pines, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2026.
Born September 25, 1937 to Alfons and Adella Stracke in Persia, IA. United in marriage to Donald Sandbothe on February 27, 1960.
Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Kenneth, Marvin and Eldon; husband Donald; and infant daughter Theresa.
Survived by children, Donald (Tammy) of Grand Forks, ND; Patrick (Pam) of Isanti, MN; Kimberly Carlson (Harry) of St Michael, MN; Pamela Torbenson (Bill) of Crystal, MN; and Beverly Malzac (Greg) of Andover, MN; grandchildren, Laura Weiner (Chad), Michele Shaw (Ryan), Jeremy Sandbothe (Jennie) and Samantha Malzac; step-grandchildren, Tony Skavlem (Sue), Tyler Skavlem, Lindsay Chimbur (Justin), Ian Skavlem, Kaline Sandven Marinello (Tony) and Kyle Sandven (Amy); eight great-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Wittry of Carroll, IA and Fern Long of Walla Walla, WA; brothers, Donald Stracke (Martha) of Perry, IA and James Stracke (Mariana) of Lenexa, VA; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes, MN. Visitation at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM Thursday 3/19.
Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice & Home Care, 2076 Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104.
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171 Elm St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church
171 Elm St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Lino Lakes Chapel