Sandra Determan

Funeral services for Sandra Marie Determan, age 74, were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at St. Edward Catholic Church, Racine, WI, with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Sandy was born October 2, 1950, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the daughter of the late George and Patricia (Nobles) Schuetz. On August 21, 1971, Sandy married Thomas R. Determan, formerly of Gregory, SD, in Madison, WI. Together, they settled in Racine, where they built a life rooted in love, family, and faith. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Carthage College and later received her master’s from Cardinal Stritch University. Sandy dedicated over 30 years to SC Johnson, retiring in 2015.

A woman of deep faith, Sandy was a longtime member of St. Edward Catholic Church. She shared that faith as a religious education teacher, mentoring many children through their First Communion.

Sandy was a talented artist, expressing herself through poetry, watercolor painting, and drawing. She lived with quiet strength and kindness— always upbeat, never one to complain, and full of grace through life’s ups and downs.

To Sandy, family was everything. She made it a priority to ensure her children had a joyful, grounded upbringing and supported their every endeavor. Her joy only grew with her grandchildren—Abigail and Morgan— whose games, performances, and milestones she never missed.

Sandy passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Kenosha, WI.

Sandy is survived by her husband of 53 years Thomas Determan; her sons Thomas II (Jennifer) Determan and Michael Determan; her grandchildren, Abigail Marie and Morgan Thomas; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant daughter, Tracie Lynn, in 1973.