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Sandra Donahue Obituary

SANDRA J. DONAHUE, 71 ROCKFORD - Sandra J. Donahue, 71, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born June 9, 1939, in Rockford to Richard and Verna Anderson. Sandy married Tom Huston in 1956. They later divorced, and Sandra married Dave Donahue. Sandy had two daughters, Debra and Diane. Survived by daughter, Diane (Jim) Keith; grandchildren, Christopher (Nichole) Barrett, Nikki (Derek) Lee, Andrew Rockafellow and Jacob and Jaclynn Keith; and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Dave Donahue; daughter, Debra Rockafellow; and brother, Richard Anderson. Sandra donated her body to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. No service is planned at this time. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 7 to May 8, 2011.

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May 10, 2011

Diane and family,
So sorry to hear about your moms passing. We know how it feels to lose a loved one. Our prayers are with you.
Marcia and Brad Kinroth

May 9, 2011

DEAR DIANE & FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOMS DEATH. SHE SURE HAD HER SHARE OF ILLNESS, OUR PAST RELATIONSHIP WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP WAS GREAT, HAD A KLOT OF FUN WITH HER AND YOUR DAD. TAKE CARE
SANDY GRYDER & MIKE TOO!

Laurie Thomas

May 7, 2011

Hi Diane and Family,
As mentioned earlier, Sandy has been a very sweet person to our family during the time my mom was ill. When my mom died, she was so much a true friend to me. I really appreciated having her to talk to. She will be missed. She always said, "I'm going to medical school." Now she really is! My sons also feel bad and think of her. She was very pleasant! We will pray for her. Laurie T. and family

Kimberly Carter

May 7, 2011

Thank you Sandi for all you taught me at a very crucial time in my life. I will remember you always. I am very sorry to the family.:-(

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