Sandra Joan (Loso) Ranson, 75, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2025 Jackson St., Dubuque, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd.
Sandra was born on December 1, 1941, daughter of Delores (Hamann) Loso and Herman Loso. She graduated from Senior High School in 1961. Sandra worked at Barnstead Thermolyne for 33 years, where she met her husband, Kenneth Ranson. They were married on September 14, 1974.
Sandra has been a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed scenic drives and taking numerous vacations with Ken, especially to Hawaii. Sandra loved shopping, having lunch, and playing Pick 'em Poker at the Q with her sister. She always looked forward to Wednesday night Bingo with her niece, Misti. Her nieces and nephew were an important part of her life. She was like a mother to them. Sandra had a heart of gold, and was ...[more]
y supportive of her great nieces and nephews' activities.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ranson; her sister, Patricia (Richard) Schmitt; her niece Misti (Larry) Flogel, and their children, Hunter, Dylan, and Triclyn; her nephew Brook (Kimberly) Schmitt and their children Chandler and Lauren; her niece Laci (Steven) Ernst and their children, Carter, Melanie, Kylie, and Brecker.