Sandra Elaine "Sandy" Kimmel, 86, of Burlington, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at Oakview Care and Rehabilitation in Burlington.
Born May 13, 1940, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of John and Florence Gibbs Russell. She married Henry “Joe” Kimmel on May 18, 1958. He preceded her in death June 26, 2024.
Sandy operated Queensway Fashions for over 25 years, became the head cake decorator at Hy-Vee on Agency for 20 more years, and finished off her long-time working career at Farm King until her retirement.
She was a member of Spring Grove United Methodist Church.
Sandy loved photography, decorating cakes, spending time with friends and family and square dancing. Most important was the “light of her life”, her grandson Bobby.
She is survived by her two children; Jeff (Sandy) Kimmel of Stronghurst, Illinois and Tamra (Ron) Wunderlich of Burlington; grandson Bobby (Kate) Kimmel of Wisconsin; siblings, Dennis (Bette) Russell, Sheila Thompson, Randy (Sharon) Russell, Darryl (Donna) Russell and Vickie Gahn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe and brothers-in-law Larry Thompson and Kevin Gahn.
The graveside funeral service and interment for Sandy will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3 at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Mr. Bob Haines and Mrs. Nancy deSalme will officiate.
Memorials have been established for Spring Grove United Methodist Church and the Alzheimers Association.