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Sandra Dyson Obituary

SANDRA 'SANDY' DIANE (MOYER) DYSON, 67 ORANGEVILLE - Sandra "Sandy" Diane (Moyer) Dyson, 67, of Orangeville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Anna May (Klontz) Moyer. She married Larry Dyson on April 17, 1965, in Freeport, IL. Sandy was a homemaker and housewife. Family was a very important part of her life especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola, Hershey, and Matchbox items, going to tractor pulls, and following NASCAR. Sandy is survived by her husband, Larry Dyson of Orangeville, IL; two sons, Richard (Janet) Dyson of Orangeville, IL, and "her favorite" Ryan (Sheri) Dyson of Freeport, IL; three daughters, Brenda (Rick) Wishard of Davis, IL, Bonnie (Dale Apfel) Dyson of Janesville, WI, and Betsy (Darrell) Jones of Freeport, IL; one brother, William Gary Moyer of Shannon, IL; and seven grandchildren, Kyle Dyson, Kayla Dyson, Cassidy Challenger, Morgan Wishard, Kendall Apfel, Brenden Lewis, and Christopher Zissler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson Dalton. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at The Chapel of Peace in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, with Rev Scott Naevestad officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014, at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory. Please visit burketubbs.com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2014.

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michelle brooks/jacobs

September 8, 2014

sorry for your loss Ryan and family
she will b missed all in my prayers

September 8, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don & Judy Kaufman, Winslow.

September 8, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss.

ENT family

September 8, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please let us know if you need anything

Brad and Sherry Boals & Bowling team

September 8, 2014

Ryan and Family So very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this time of sorrow. Deepest Sympathy's

Alan Leitzen

September 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss we will always remember are old neighbor and friend for all of her hard work and dedication to her family

Gene Woodley

September 7, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and Prayers at this time.

Rod and Family Dyson

September 6, 2014

I am very sorry to hear, May the love of friends and family carry you through and may God keep you close. let us know if you need something/friend to pray with.

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