Sandra R. Dann, age 75 of Camanche, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Alverno. In following Sandra’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will take place from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Manny’s in Fulton. Burial will be a later date in Clinton Lawn Cemetery. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Sandra was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on November 11, 1947, the daughter of Woodrow and June (Crigger) Newman. She married Merritt L. Dann on March 23, 1963 in Jefferson City, MO. Merritt passed away on June 6, 2018. Sandra was a homemaker. She had been employed for a short time at International Paper and Dairypak. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, shopping and vacationing with her sisters, was a crime show enthusiast, and an avid collector of eagles.
Sandra is survived by 3 sons, Merritt (Hope) Dann of Clinton, Mark (Shelley) Dann of Fulton, and Ted Dann of Camanche; 6 grandchildren, Zoey Dann, Brooke (Brandon) Clark, Jessica Dann-Carbajal, Jenna Dann-Frame, Tori Dann and Kodi (Philip) Swanson; 3 step-grandchildren, Dustin and Joshua Watts and Ariel Stacey; 19 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Deb (John) Meurs of Garden Plain, IL and Wanda (Nick) Schlotfeldt of Clinton; a brother, Ben (Paula) Newman of Florida and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merritt; a grandson, Mike; a sister, Opal and a brother, Bill. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.