Sandra Jean Machen was born March 1, 1949 to Edwin Henry Nagel and Edna Caroline Krueger in Cuero, Texas, went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 25, 2013 in League City, Texas, at the age of 64 years after battling breast cancer since 1995. Her loving family includes husband of 44 years, Ken Machen of Livingston, Texas. sons, David Machen and wife Bettina Schtheiss of Jena, Germany, Dan Machen and wife Louisa of Meyersville, Texas., and Doug Machen and wife Laurel of League City, Texas. daughter, Denise Laffey of League City, Texas and brother, Charles Nagel of Cuero, Texas. She is preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Nagel Benfield. Sandra was part owner of a Montessori Preschool in League City for 18 years were she loved to teach preschool. Sandra was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. Sandra had 11 grandchildren that she adored and loved spending time with every chance she got. Grandchildren: Silas, Noah, Elias, Shannon, Sarah, Bryce, Cade, Cale, Lyssa, Riley and Laney.
A visitation will be held from 5pm till 8pm Friday, July 26, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with a Rosary beginning at 6pm. A Celebration of Sandras life will be held at 3pm Saturday, July 27, 2013 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 2590 Hwy 190 W., Livingston, Texas. The Father Clifton Labbe, S.V.D. will be officiating. Pallbearers will be David Machen, Dan Machen, Doug Machen, Silas Schtheiss, Scott Benfield and Mike Rees. Interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Houston, Texas at a later date. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pacefuneral.com.
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