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Sandra R. LaChapelle, age 64 of North Branch, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at her home in North Branch with her family by her side.

Sandy was born on September 11, 1946 in Minneapolis to Robert and Anna (Thompson) Fleisher. Her family later moved to the Waubun area where she attended school. She attended 916 Tech School where she received her degree in IT Technology. Sandy worked at Hazelden as an IT Tech for over 25 years. She loved old country music while driving her red Monte Carlo. She loved to setup at the antique shows and flea markets as well as going to garage sales. She was often seen wearing her purple heels when the Vikings played. Her favorite pastime was finding the perfect clothes for the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She truly was the "Queen" of the deal! Finding the best bargain and seeing them worn always made her smile. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, beautiful friend and wild sister. She always listened and never judged. Sandy was always able to make everyone laugh and her own vivacious laugh shall forever be remembered.

Sandy is survived by her children, Duane LaChapelle of North Branch, Marti Clifford of North Branch, Corinna LaChapelle of North Branch, Traci LaChapelle of Turtle Lake, WI and Tony (Amanda) LaChapelle of Harris, 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren; sisters, Carol (Hugo) Mertens of Valley Springs, S.D., Barbara Blodgett of Omaha, NE, Cathy (Steve) Elsen of Maple Plain and Brenda (Matt) Haak of Minneapolis and many many wonderful friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ann Fleisher, sister Berta Fleisher and Doyle LaChapelle

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010 from Trinity Lutheran Church in North Branch with Rev. Gary Guptill officiating. Organist will be Deb Aulich and vocalist will be Mindy Nelson and Graham Fulmer. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch and also one hour prior to the service at church on Friday.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch. Condolences maybe left at grandstrandfh.com

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