Sandra “Sandi” Kay Smith, 46, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by family at Kenwood View Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS.
She was born August 17, 1978, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Ronald Ivan and Joyce Almina (Ring) Osterloh. Sandi grew up and attended school in Rose Hill, KS. She also completed several online courses in criminal investigation.
Sandi worked as a direct care staff member at MCDS and Disability Supports. She also worked at several fast food restaurants and convenience stores.
Sandi was born with an unbreakable spirit. She had a bright, fiery, and stubborn personality with a playful heart and was fiercely devoted to her family. Her life was defined by things she loved: her children, grandchildren, and the simple joy of coloring in every spare moment, especially with gel pens. She collected dolphin themed items, and nothing made her smile wider than receiving a big pack of colorful gel pens or a trinket adorned with her beloved dolphins.
Survivors include three children, Mikaylla Sutton (Griffin) of Edmond, OK, Deveana Smith of McPherson, KS, and Tristan Smith of McPherson, KS; mother, Joyce Rouse (Leonard) of McPherson, KS; sister, Suzy Dishmon (Climyel) of McPherson, KS; brothers, Randy Osterloh (Lacey) of Cortez, CO and James Canada of Hutchinson, KS; grandsons, Damien & Wyatt; and many extended relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Osterloh.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM (noon) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Colorado.
Memorial donations can be given to help the family with final expenses and made payable to Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.