Sandra Kay Sorenson

Sandra K. Sorenson, 72, of Humboldt, passed away June 20, 2016, at Unity Point Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in the chapel of the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt. Visitation is from 12-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Norman A. Sorenson of Humboldt; their children, Norman (Kathy) Sorenson of Storm Lake, Danny (Lori) Sorenson of Swea City, Scott (Misty) Sorenson of Livermore, Kim (Shannon) Vitzthum of Humboldt, Stacey (Brian) Boughey of Humboldt, Toni (John) Vonderhaar of Humboldt, and Chad (Paula) Sorenson of Fort Dodge; grandchildren, Nicki (Brent Messimer, Teri Sorenson, Jaci Applegate, Scott Boughey, Kylee (Nathan) Alberts, Logan Sorenson, Tyler Applegate, Brad Boughey, Dawson Sorenson, Justin Sorenson, Jake Sorenson, Ashley Boughey, Baylee Bennett, Derek Sorenson, Lilly Sorenson, and Brandon Boughey; 3 great-grandchildren, Blake, Aubree, and Karlee; brothers, Bill (Penny) Poutre of Humboldt and Steven (Dottie) Poutre of Boone; and her sister, Kathy (Dennis) Howard of Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jerry and Ronald Poutre; and her son-in-law, Todd Applegate.
Sandra Kay Poutre, the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Strohschoen) Poutre, was born June 15, 1944 at Humboldt, Iowa. She was educated at Humboldt and attended Humboldt High School. Following her education, Sandra was employed by Farm Egg for several years. On July 26, 1962, she was united in marriage to Norman Sorenson at the First Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The couple made their home in Humboldt where they raised their seven children. Sandra worked for a time at Excel Printing in Dakota City until happily deciding to become a full time grandmother to her grandchildren.
In recent years, Sandra enjoyed helping her daughters at the Fireside Restaurant where she was invaluable help and many of the customers called her grandma. She liked staying current on Facebook and in earlier years, enjoyed coon hunting with Norman. Above all, Sandra loved her grandchildren.