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Sandra L. Gunter

1952 - 2023

Sandra L. Gunter obituary, 1952-2023, Normal, IL

BORN

1952

DIED

2023

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Bloomington, Illinois

Sandra Gunter Obituary

Sandra L. Gunter

June 8, 1952 - July 7, 2023

NORMAL - Sandra L. Gunter, 71, of Normal, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Sandra's celebration of life will be held on July 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Normal, with Pastor Timothy Fitzner. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet.

The family suggests memorials to be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL, is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra was born on June 8, 1952, in Joliet, IL, to LaVerne and Marjorie (Bell) Jensen. She married Frank Gunter on November 13, 1971, in Joliet, IL.

She is survived by her husband, Frank; their children: Eric (Sofija) Gunter, Joliet, IL, Kevin (Alexandra) Gunter, Joliet, IL, and Jennifer (Scott) Gunter-Bartnik, Normal. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Harley and Zoey Gunter, Autumn, AriAnna and Maren Bartnik; two brothers: Bill (Kimberly) Jensen, Joliet, and Tony (Sue) Jensen, Island Lake, IL; along with her aunt, Karen Jensen, Joliet.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Heather Gunter; and her brother, Keith Jensen.

Sandra is a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Normal and a former member of St. Peters Lutheran Church of Joliet. She was a member of the American Legion in Joliet and was Past President of the VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 367 in Joliet.

Sandra was an avid reader but her true love was spending time with her grandchildren. Sandra will be deeply missed by her family and friends who knew and loved her.

Online Condolences may be sent to www.beckmemorial.com.

Published by The Pantagraph on Jul. 13, 2023.

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Judith Manthei

July 24, 2023

Sending a warm hug out to the family. Sandy's Dad was a hugger and he is waiting with open arms.
with sympathy and aloha

Gretchen (Walters) Wells

July 17, 2023

Sandy & I were best friends in highschool JT West 1970 and junior college. We always stayed in touch and Sandy will certainly be missed.

Rose Arlowe and Linda Poett

July 14, 2023

Frank, Eric, Kevin, Jenny and family-
Sorry for your loss...we have enjoyed our many visits with Sandy, she was always so nice to us. It was obvious how much she loved her family. We will remember her fondly -

Tony Jensen

July 13, 2023

Sandy was like a second mother to me she was always my protector I will miss her very very much

Amanda Martin

July 13, 2023

Our prayers are with the family at this time. Frank and Jennifer, she was such a sweet and lovely lady. She will be missed. Our prayers and sympathy for out to you.
Lord have mercy,
Jim, Amanda, Emilee, Joey, amd Lucy Martin

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Memorial Events
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Jul

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church

Normal, IL

Jul

15

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church

Normal, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Beck Memorial Home

209 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701

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