Sandra Honrud

Sandra Claire Ellen (Lien) Honrud passed on Tuesday July1, 2025 under the care of Vivie Hospice at Good Samaritan Society Home at the age of 74.

Sandy was born on February 26, 1951 to Lloyd and Ilene (Moen) Lien in Fergus Falls, MN. She grew up in rural Rothsay, attended Country School District 73 and Rothsay Schools, later receiving her diploma from Park Rapids High School. She went on to attend Wadena Technical College, receiving a diploma in Advertising, Sales, and Display.

Sandy was married to Don on November 26, 1967. They would have celebrated their 58th anniversary this year. To this union three children were born, Angela, Troy, and Dondra. Sandy worked side by side with her sister JoAnn in commercial and residential housekeeping service. She then went on to work for Title Atlas in Battle Lake for 10 years doing ad and photography layouts.

Sandy faced a lot of uphill battles in her life including health issues and the loss of her son. Her faith, determination and love for her family gave her the strength to fight on. She was a 22-year breast cancer survivor and recently fought a 6-year battle with COPD and lung cancer.

Sandy enjoyed the simple joys of nature and wildlife, always making sure that her backyard friends had food, water, and affection. She could take the smallest things and turn them into something magical by applying her loving touch. She loved to prepare the special request of her holiday stuffing and brownies whenever her family asked, and her and Don enjoyed making their homemade pizza and lasagna together.

Sandy's biggest and proudest joy in life was her family, her husband, their children, grandchildren, and the newest arrivals of their first great-grandchildren.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ilene Lien; and son, Troy Honrud.

Sandy is survived by her husband Don, of Battle Lake; her daughter, Angie (Jeff) Overby, Paducah, KY; Grandchildren Kasie (Lucas) Layendecker, and Kaitlynn Overby; Great-grandchild, Lucy Layendecker; Daughter, Dondra Honrud, of St. Paul, MN; Grandchildren, Hailee Anderson, and Elijah Anderson; a great-grandchild, Felix Anderson; Siblings: Dennis (Barbara) Lien, JoAnn Danielson (Friend, Dan), and Rodney Lien; Brother-in-Law, Arvid (Connie) Honrud; Sister's-in-Law, Bev Honrud, and Rosalie (Randy) Mattson; as well as several nieces and nephews along with numerous cousins.

The family would like to express their appreciation of Lake Region Healthcare and Cancer Center, Battle Lake Good Samaritan Nursing home, along with Vivie Hospice for their wonderful care.

A special thank you to her niece Shelly Sagerhorn for her extra loving attention.

The family would also like to thank South Immanuel Lutheran for accommodating Sandy's wishes for her services as this was her church for her Baptism, Confirmation, and marriage nuptials-fulfilling the circle of life.

Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, at South Immanuel Church, rural Rothsay, MN. There will be visitation one-hour prior to the service at the church.

Clergy: Reverend Phil Tobin

Interment: Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, MN

Arrangements are provided by Olson Funeral & Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com