Sandie (Kares) Deig of Evansville, Indiana passed away in her sleep at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 with family by her side.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Belva and Curtis Kares; husband, Marion Deig; and, son, David Garrett.Sandie is survived by her step-children, Richard Deig (Dee), Becky Deig Martin (Dick), Stan Deig (Vicky), Pamela Deig, and Donna Deig Crow; grandchildren, Megan Garrett Wirth (Derek), Amy Deig Stewart (Michael), Adam Deig, Alivia Deig, Erica Martin, Jenna Martin Eup, Doug Martin (Amy), Rodney Martin, Whitney Pry (Josh), Clinton Deig, Josie Lowery, Jeremy Crow, and Andy Harbison; and, several great-grandchildren.Sandie graduated from Reitz High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University. She served the state of Indiana and Vanderburgh County for over 45 years, including working in Mayor Russell Lloyd’s office, the Vanderburgh County Election Office, and for 23 years as the Executive Assistant to the Vanderburgh County Council where she worked tirelessly to help the county and all the employees of Vanderburgh County. She also worked for more than 10 years at Republican Headquarters, serving four years as vice-chairman. Sandie was a State Delegate for Indiana for eight years and a Delegate to the National Convention for two years. For eight years, she also worked for the State Board of Cosmetology, serving as president for two years and vice-president for two years. Sandie was awarded three Sagamore of the Wabash Awards in 1980, 1982, and 1991. A flag was dedicated in her honor at the Capitol Building Rotunda, at the behest of President Ronald Reagan.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 9, 2015 at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery-Heritage Chapel with Fr. Jay Davidson officiating and entombment following. Friends may visit Sunday from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel, with a 6:00 PM memorial service, and Monday from 10:00 AM until service time at the cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei High School or St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Condolences may be made on line at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com

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