Sandralee M.

Tholen

Sandralee M. Tholen, 78, Lake Mills, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek following a short illness.

She was born on January 26, 1941, the only child of Joseph and Elsa (Martina) Cada.  She was married on May 14, 1960 to John Tholen in Chicago, IL.  They moved just outside of Lake Mills in 1967 where they farmed for many years.  John passed away in 1996.

Sandralee worked part time as the church secretary for the Congregational Church in Lake Mills.  After farming, Sandralee and John enjoyed many miles of traveling and camping together throughout the United States.  She also enjoyed camping with the grandkids and working in her garden.  For the past 13 years, she was an appreciated jack of all trades at several local farmers' markets, including Lake Mills; selling items ranging from the family business's eggs (she was the S in JRS), taking Thanksgiving turkey orders, to her extensive sewing, embroidery and knitting crafts.

Survivors include her son, Randy (Judy) Tholen of Lake Mills; two grandchildren, Crystal (Niles) Lavey, Dakota Tholen; one great granddaughter, Rosemary Lavey; other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.  (https://ocrahope.org)

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