Sandra J. Kolano (St John), 81 of Burlington, WI., passed away on September 27th, 2026, at Aurora Burlington Hospital. Sandra was born in Rockford, IL., on July, 8th, 1945, to her parents James, and Veronica Stone. She was united in marriage to her late husband Sigmund Kolano on October 10th, 1984 at Messiah Lutheran Church, in Twin Lakes, WI.

Sandra loved her family, and especially being a grandma, but outside of her family her love for music came second to none. She not only played the piano, but taught it as well, and while she loved all of music, classical music held a very special place in her heart. When Sandra wasn’t reveling in music, she very much was known for her cooking. Sandra, was also able to see most of the United States, as she and her late husband Sig would drive around in their travel trailer.

Sandra is survived by her son; Matt (Suzanne) Masini, her step children; Patti (Greg Spice) Kolano, Sig (Sue) Kolano, and Eric (Patti) Kolano. She is also survived by her siblings; Stephen “Spike” Stone, and Mary (Larry) Nozzi. Sandra is further survived by her grandchildren; Nicholas (Elise), Reagan, Elizabeth, Racheal, Samantha, Anya, Rusty, Geordan, Holly

Sandra is preceded in death by her late husband Sigmund Kolano, her parents, her daughter Katherine “Kate,” her brother Michael Stone, and her grandchildren Ella, and Jacob Kolano.

If you would like to make a donation in Sandra's name to St. Jude please follow the link: www.stjude.org

A burial of ashes will take place at St. John’s cemetery, in Twin Lakes, WI., on November 7th, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Followed by a celebration of life from 2:00 – 4:30 P.M., at Haase-Lockwood Funeral Home 620 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes, WI., 53181. Haase-Lockwood & Associates are proud to have served the Kolano family.