It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sandy Lee Van Essen (Brookings, South Dakota), born in Schenectady, New York, who passed away at the age of 80, on February 29, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sandy Lee Van Essen to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Stephen Palazeke and Elizabeth De Boer Palazeke. She is survived by : her husband Bernard Van Essen; her children, Stacy Van Essen and Michael Van Essen (Michelle); her grandchildren, Brooks (Sarah) and Kristen; and her siblings-in-law, Cindy Velhuizen (Dale), Myrna Mulford and Arlyn Van Essen.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home

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April 2, 2024

Chuck May wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy - I took care of her yard care needs for several years and the massive piles of leaves every fall. My name is Chuck May and i live in Brookings. If you need any help with anything regarding the house or yard, please feel free to reach out to me. My cell phone is 605-690-7024 and my email address is cmay3203@gmail .com. I would be more than happy to assist in any way i can.”