Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information

Sandra Kay Kasel, age 74, of Bellbrook, passed away Friday, January 8th, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born on June 19th, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Geraldine (Riggs) Tidwell and Max Tidwell. "Sandy" was retired from Findlay Industries/Johnson Controls where she worked in Production.

Sandy loved shopping at thrift stores, taking advantage of 50 cent Mondays, and filled her house with "treasures" to prove it! She also loved Caribbean cruises, Myrtle Beach, and bathing by her pool.

Sandy is survived by her two children, Jim Stump (Colleen) of Waynesville, Lynnette O'Donnell (Michael) of Bellbrook; three grandchildren, Kailin Gray (Michael), Melanie VanLeeuwen (Drew), and Leigha Asztalos (Jesse); several great-grandchildren; and her former husband, Mike Kasel, and his children.

To help the family celebrate her life, you are invited to share, beginning with her visitation on Wednesday, January 13th from 11:00 am to time of service at 1:00 pm at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook. Burial will follow at Bellbrook Cemetery. You are welcome to send a condolence or flowers, plant a tree or share a story about Sandy at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on her name.

During this difficult time, if you are feeling ill or unhealthy in any way, you are encouraged to pay your respects in alternative methods, such as sending a sympathy card or sharing a memory through Sandy's online book of memories. In addition, the services will be streamed live via the internet. If you wish to view the services on the live stream, please call Conner & Koch (937-848-6651) to be added to the list. If you plan to attend services in person, be sure to bring your mask to wear while you are inside.

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