Sandra Lea Ziegler Ekstrom, 50, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2016 at Village Hospice, Lee’s Summit, MO from brain cancer. Visitation will be from 9-11 and funeral service at 11 will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Friday, December 16 2016 and burial will be held at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit, MO.Sandra was born on March 12, 1966 In Collyer, KS. Sandra left a lasting impression of laughter, joy and love in her life. She will always be remembered by her outgoing and bright personality. Her infectous smile lit up every room and everyone she met became a friend. Her strength and resilience were looked up to by many in times of need. She was the life of every party and will be forever missed.She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Ziegler. Survivors include her husband, Derek Ekstrom, daughter Courtney Benisch, and son Dustin Benisch of Lee’s Summit, MO; mother, Ethel Ziegler of Collyer, KS; brothers, Allen Ziegler of Littleton, CO and Kevin Ziegler, of Colorado Springs, CO.In lieu of flowers, please consider a contributation to Be Head Strong, a local brain cancer foundation (www.beheadstrong.org P O Box 25525, Overland Park, KS 66225)