Sandra Faye Tomashek
Saturday, October 8, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Age:
57 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday July 10, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Prayer Service: 6:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday July 11, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church (Winona, MN) [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Thursday July 11, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church (Winona, MN) [ view map ]
Saturday, October 8, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Age:
57 years old
Saturday, October 8, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Age:
57 years old
Sandra Faye Tomashek
A service commemorating the life of Sandra Faye Tomashek, 57, of Minnesota City will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Broadway in Winona, Minnesota, on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jim Berning officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:30p.m. and a one hour visitation before the service at the church on Thursday.
Sandra joined our heavenly Father on Sunday, July 7, 2013 after a seven year battle with cancer.
Sandra was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 8, 1955, to Victor and Elizabeth (Klimesh) Shimek. The family moved to Winona MN where Sandra attended St. Santislaus and Washington Kosiesko schools. Later moving to Harmony MN where she completed her education, graduating from Harmony High School. Sandra enlisted in the United States Air Force. She received her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and later was stationed at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernadino CA. Sandra married William LeGere in 1975; they later divorced. In 1999, she married Edward Tomashek.
Sandra completed her nursing training in Indianapolis IN. She worked in nursing homes in Indiana, St Charles MN, Charter House in Rochester, and retired from the Federal Medical Center in Rochester. After her retirement, she was employed at Winona Community Hospital until her health deteriorated.
Sandra enjoyed her six granddaughters, her hosta gardens, traveling to hosta conventions with her sister-in-law Cindy Tomashek, catering at the Watopia Retriever Club for dog trials, and attending WSU Warriors basketball and football events.
Sandra is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, Edward; her true salvation. Also surviving are her son William (Kate) LeGere, daughter Devon LeGere, granddaughters Precious, Maria, and Desarae Pritchett, Alexis Krage, and Lilliana and Charlotte LeGere, her parents Victor and Elizabeth Shimek, sisters Kathy (David) Olson of Lakeville MN, Cynthia (Richard) Kahn of Plainview MN, Sheila Shimek of Rochester MN, two aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Team Vogel, which helps cancer patients with expenses and funds research at Gunderson Clinic in LaCrosse WI.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Sandra Faye Tomashek has received the following condolences.
Dearest Shimeks,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your daughter and sister. I remember her children coming to visit you all. They came to the beauty shop with you.
Hugs to you all...
So sorry for all of you. She looked like a fun, energetic girl. She will be sadly missed by all of you.
Ed,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sandy will be greatly missed. It was an honor working with her at the Winona Hospital. So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your grief. Sandy was a special person. Praising God she is dancing with Jesus right now.
Your mom is a wonderful and special lady. I will miss her as will many others. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Dear Eddie & Family, We at Curtis kennel are very sorry for your loss, cancer is a holy terror. Our love, sympathy and support go out to you and yours. Sincerely, Bruce, Deb, Joseph and Kayla Curtis
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sandy was such a sweetheart I will certainly miss her and her smile. From Roxanne Betsinger receptionist from Gundersen
Ed;
The staff at Abrahamson Body & Equip. Serv. Inc. Send sincere condolences to you and your family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Best Regards; Duane Abrahamson
David Abrahamson
Mary Kowaleski
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Sandy at FMC Rochester. She was such a great person and friend. Please know that your family is in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Eddie I am so sorry to hear about Sandy's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your Family in this difficult time. We remember her from BINGO on Sunday Nights (Cotter). And Mike said that she made the BEST Egg Salad Sandwiches that he's ever had. We really miss playing Bingo there. Sandy always was so Happy. You have our Deepest Sympathy. Betty Papenfuss (Reeves) Mike Reeves
Betty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I never got to know Sandra, I have heard alot about her thanks to Betty. You are all in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. God has been given a new angel to watch over you all. Betty I am truly sorry and you are in my thoughts!!
Dawn contacted us to let us know about your loss. We extend our sincere sympathy to you for this great loss.
Sandra was the same age as our oldest son and that is so young. Our love and prayers for comfort and guidance.
Stan and Bonnie Kirkholm
Vic and Betty -
So sorry for your loss. Please know my prayers continue for you and your family.
"Cast all your anxiety on HIM because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Thinking of you ~
Eddie, I am so sorry to hear about Sandra. I saw her last year at our department-sponsored National Cancer Survivors Day, she was so happy. I am so glad I got the chance to chat with her. Sandra, I always remember you having a smile on your face, and cooking all that great food, at the Watopa club. May you rest in peace.