Sandra "Sandy" Dorn

Sandra Lou Dorn, age 76, of North Mankato, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home.

A private family service will be held with interment at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Good Thunder. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.mankatomortuary.com for information and guestbook.

Sandra Lou, the daughter of Merton and Helen (Pasbrig) Kopischke, was born on February 5, 1944 in Mankato. In 1961, she graduated from Hendricks High School. Sandy was united in marriage to James Dorn on December 22, 1962 in Madelia. She was previously employed at the Mankato Clinic Radiology Department and MidAmerica Books. Sandy enjoyed golfing, playing cards, needlepoint, painting, and spending time outdoors with animals and nature.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Dorn of North Mankato; children, Jodie (Dave) Fenner of Belle Plaine and Michael (Sheri) Dorn of Mankato; grandchildren, Chelsey (Robert) Ortman, Haley (Sam) Ling, Jay (Laura) Bayer, Cody (Nichole) Fenner, Dustin (Victoria) Fenner, Brylea Dorn, and Tyler Dorn; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Jim Kospischke; and her two beloved cats, Runpy and Peanut.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Julie Bayer and her husband, Jerry Bayer.

Sandy’s family would like to thank the staff at Mayo Hospice for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, condolences may be sent to the Dorn Family at 1953 Lancelot Lane, North Mankato, 56003.