Sandra Lynn Winterton, 58, of Rochelle IL passed away Tues. Jun. 5, 2012 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Sandy was born July 30, 1953 in Cairo, IL the daughter of Milton and Mary (Mashburn) Bottom. Sandy worked as a floral assistant for 25 years at the Colonial Flower Shop and also worked for the VFW Post 3878 in Rochelle. She married Gordon Winterton May 22, 1995 and he preceded her Dec. 6, 1999. Sandy was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was an active member of the Lincoln Highway Festival for 8 years.

Sandy is survived by one son: Zach (Katie) Asher of Lacon, IL; daughter: Shannon (John) Brandau of Wauconda, IL; 2 brothers: Allen (Sue) Bottom of Elgin, IL and Charles (Emily Morgan) Bottom of Elco, IL; 3 sisters: Naomi Baldwin of Rochelle, Anna (David) Newell of Kelso, MO and Phyllis Clary of Arena, WI; 4 grand children: Nolan Zachary Asher, Twins: Damon and Alex Brandau and Emmett Brandau; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Sat. June 9, 2012 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Fri. June 8 also at Unger-Horner Funeral Home. Memorial fund has been established to the family.