Sandra Lynn Hawerlander

Sandra Lynn Hawerlander obituary, Liberty, MO

Sandra Lynn Hawerlander

Sandra Hawerlander Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 12, 2025.
Sandra Hawerlander, age 78, a resident of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1947, in Gardner, KS, the daughter of Virgil and Doris (Miller) Olson.
Sandi moved to Stockton, KS in 1956 with her parents and attended Stockton schools until relocating to Russell, KS, where she completed her education.
She enjoyed being active in the Olathe Community Theatre with performances, costumes and various other roles. She spent most of her working life as an office administrator and once owned a children's clothing store.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Maupin and her husband Wade of Overland Park, KS; Son, Matthew Hawerlander and wife Rachel of Marion, OH; granddaughter Alexis Larson of Kansas City, MO; grandsons Liam and Ashton Hawerlander of Marion, OH; sisters Vickie Desmarteau and husband Kelly of Stockton, KS; Joni Mundell of Salina, KS; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents. No scheduled services are currently planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

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