Sandy (Duree) Brommel
May 07, 2016
Sandy Brommel, 85, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Manorcare Health Services in West Des Moines.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home (605 Lyon Street.) Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church (5711 SW 9th Street) with interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Avenue.)
Sandy was born February 13, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Jeff and Rovana (Scoli) Duree. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary Group in Des Moines. She loved cooking and entertaining. She was a selfless person and was always looking after others.
Sandy is survived by her children: John (Colleen), Steve (Rhonda), Cindy (Marty) Hooker, David (Patty), Bill (Tina), and Scott (Christy). She is also survived by her brothers, Jack Duree and John Trujillo, 14 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sister, Lil; brothers, Rod and Fred; and her parents, Jeff and Rovana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association in loving memory of Sandy. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Linda Stepp and Family
05/17/2016
I wish I had known she passed I would have been there. Sorry to all of you kids, you are in my prayers. Your mom was so sweet.
Sister Cathy Talarico
05/14/2016
Bill,
Rita Strohman told me about your call. I am so sorry about the death of your mother. Mothers are precious. She was able to be with you and your siblings for a long time. What a gift.
I am sorry that I will be unable to extend my sympathy in person, but this won't be possible. Know that all of you are remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Sister Cathy Talarico, CHM
Sarah Garst
05/12/2016
John and Colleen, My sympathy for the loss of your mother. We are never old enough to be orphaned. I hope you will make her a beautiful headstone sculpture.l
Chris Garland
05/12/2016
John and family, I am so sorry for loss.
Linda Lee and Jon L
05/12/2016
John, Colleen and family,
We are keeping you in prayer during these hard days. I know so well the mixed emotions of your mom's passing. May peace and comfort surround you all.
Kathy Allen
05/12/2016
John, Colleen, & family -
Sorry for your loss.
Kathy & Scott Allen
diane baugh
05/12/2016
sorry to hear of your loss, Sandy was so sweet will treasure our chats we had while she was at Union Park..
Michelle Kelsey
05/11/2016
Sandy was a long time resident of Union Park. She always had a kind word and a smile for anyone she encountered. We will miss her smiling face. We wish the family love and support at this time.
Robbie DUFFY Peel
05/09/2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. I've known her since I was a child and she was always so sweet to me. I loved her and always will.
Julie Antenucci
05/09/2016
The Angels are always near to those who are grieving. Whisper to them with hope that she is in the hands of God. We all loved Sandy.