Sandra “Sandy” Mae Irwin

Sandra “Sandy” Mae Irwin, 61, Sheldon, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home, after a six-month battle with NASH non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

Sandra was born Sept. 5, 1960, in Kenosha, to Richard and Colleen Kane.

She and Earl Byron Irwin Sr. were married in Ladysmith, June 7, 1980.

Sandy was so full of life and loved spending time with her family. She took extra delight in spending time with her grandkids and was affectionately named Funny Grandma by them.

She had a vicarious spirit and could always bring a smile to those around her. As a child, she was nicknamed, Hurricane, for that spirit.

If Sandy wasn’t home, you would often find her at the casino, playing the slots or BINGO, with her husband, Earl. She also loved road trips and camping with her family.

Sandy had a special love for lighthouses and was the shining light for her family. Her light will carry on in those who loved her and be a shining beacon that carries us through.

She is survived her husband – Earl Sr.; sons – Earl Jr. (Jessica) Irwin, Sheldon, and Eric Irwin, Sheldon; daughter – Hiedi (Kristopher) Schwennsen, Mondovi; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers – Richard (Roxanne) Kane, Holcombe, James (Ruth) Kane, Sheldon, and Sam (Chris) Kane, Sheldon; and sisters – Kathy (Gary) Mueller, Winter, and Colleen (Rick) Irwin, Gilman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother – Thomas Kane.

Services were held Wednesday, July 6, at 1 p.m., at the Sheldon Church of Christ, with the Rev. Jeremy Allard officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Visitation was held Tuesday, July 5, from 4-7 p.m., at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith, where a prayer service was held at 6 p.m. An hour of visitation was held again Wednesday, at the church, at noon.