Nancy E. Sochowicz, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on September 7, 2025, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Nancy’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Nancy’s family.

Nancy was born on March 10, 1942, in Romeo, MI, a daughter to Carl Christian and Elizabeth Roberta (Robertson) Pollion. She was a free spirit in the true sense of the word. She enjoyed that her children were spread across the US, so she could travel and enjoy new experiences while loving her children and grandchildren. Giving her love and sharing her gathered wisdom were her greatest passions in life. That she is known as “the best mother and grandmother ever “, is her triumph. Nancy was a gypsy, living in over 49 places, gathering, more experiences and more people to love.  She had an unconditionally loving and giving soul. Her strong will also played an intricate role in her life and rarely did she bend or sway from her opinion. She was a Scot (Robertson) to the core, and having inherited her father’s strong will (Carl), she did not sway from her beliefs. Believe in yourself and love yourself were always her advice. And she believed you should always be surrounded by your loved ones. Nancy was a devoted scholar of a homeopathic lifestyle, and if there was ever advice or knowledge to share, you would be sure to receive it. She loved art, poetry, reading, eating food, gathering recipes, quilting, sewing, crocheting, dancing, and had a deep connection to water and nature. She was a poet. Some of her creativity are our most prized possessions. But always her children and their families were her most loved possessions, and nobody came between her and her children. Nancy‘s battle with cancer was fought courageously all the way to her last breath. It is difficult to imagine the world without her smiling face and shining light and her most wonderful energy. She felt herself blessed to be alive by our heavenly father, every day. She meant a lot to a lot of people, you know who you are, and she thought you were all “AWESOME “! Nancy (Mom to many), and loving friend to all, will be missed greatly. Words will never be able to express the gratitude for having you in our lives. And may we be granted the peace we seek until we see your beautiful smile once again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Nancy include,

her five children,
Jeff (Jayne) Wilkinson, Sterling, MI,
LouAnn (Roger) Robitaille, Newton, N.H.
Doug (Debbie) Wilkinson, Dubuque, IA,
Lori (Randy) Thomas, Winston Salem, N.C.,
and Thomas Michael Sochowicz, Costa Rica;

her adored grandchildren,
Tasha (Adam) Prince, Sarah (Cory) Deshais, Nicholas Ledoux, Sadie (Dan) Carroll, Heather Priem, Kelsey (Kenny) Slaght, Holly (Steven) Faulkner, Wesley (Xiao) Roggentine, and Anika Harvala;

her thirteen great-grandchildren,
Ellie DeShais, Tanner DeShais, RaeLynn Prince, Thomas Prince, Eliza Prince, Adrienne Priem, Gordon Slaght, Marshall Slaght, Barrett Slaght, LilyAnn Faulkner, Russell Faulkner, Logan Roggentine, and Devin Roggentine;

her two brothers,
Larry (Rita) Pollion, Mayville, MI,
John (Alisa) Pollion, Caro, MI;

her niece,
Candice (Brad) White, Mayville, MI;

her nephew,
Daniel (Vacheral) Pollion, Caro, MI;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her special friend, Bob Mateer; her great-grandson, Daniel Carroll; and her nephew, Sean Pollion.

Nancy’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be shared with Nancy’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com