SANDRA D. ROPEL, age 82, of Portage, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1943, to the late Anthony and Estelle Donatello. Sandra was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She liked to shop, play BINGO, and enjoyed many trips including Cancun and Vegas.

She is survived by her son, David (Kelly) Farmer; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; loving friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Estelle; husband, Kenneth Ropel; and brother, Daniel Donatello.

Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, entrusted with cremation arrangements.