Denise Sanderson Osceola

Denise Rae Sanderson, 56, of Osceola died April 11, 2016, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Denise was cremated and a memorial service is being planned for a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Denise Rae Sanderson, daughter of Russell Roberts and Beverly Jo (Chew) Roberts, was born Sept. 21, 1959, in Des Moines.

Denise received her education at Interstate 35 Schools and graduated in 1978. She later attended Southwestern Community College and received her registered nursing degree. She furthered her education with a bachelor’s degree through University of Phoenix. She has lived most of her life in Clarke and Madison counties, except for a short time in Florida.

On Sept. 19, 2009, Denise married Kirk Sanderson at the family home in Osceola.

Denise worked as a clinical instructor for Southwestern Community College, as well as Ringgold County Hospital.

Denise is survived by her husband Kirk Sanderson of Osceola; parents, Russell and Beverly Roberts of Truro; daughters, Teresa Luncsford and Alicia Gaddy, both of Osceola; step-daughter Amanda (Grant) Reimers of Story City; grandchildren, Candice Luncsford, Eathan Luncsford, Logan Wilson, Alex Garrison, Robbie Garrison and William Seals; brother-in-law Kory (Teresa) Sanderson of Lannigan, Missouri; sister-in-law Kristi Sanderson of Osceola; sister Danielle (Steve) Navarro of Panora; brother Clifford (Vanessa) Roberts of Truro; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Denise was preceded in death by her son Cecil Travis Gaddy; grandparents, Montelle and Mildred Chew; father-in-law Gary Sanderson and mother-in-law Myrna Sanderson.