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Sandra Starr Obituary
Born: March 1, 1946
Died: November 16, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Lea (Gisler) Starr, 78, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024, in Spring Valley, Illinois.
Sandy was born March 1, 1946 to the late Delwin "Dick" and Elizabeth "Betty" Gisler in Peru, Illinois.
Sandy grew up with a tennis racket in one hand and a ball in the other. She loved playing tennis with her mother and with others. They both competed in many local and regional singles and doubles tournaments, earning many trophies and were mentioned in the local newspapers. Her love of tennis followed throughout her life.
Sandy loved her church and the many friends she cherished.
Sandy leaves behind a brother David Gisler of Irving, Texas; two daughters, Donna Boothe of Mount Holly, North Carolina and Michelle Ashcraft of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; along with many church friends.
Sandy will be cremated in accordance with her wishes at Barto's Funeral Home, Spring Valley, Illinois.
A celebration of her life will be held on March 1st, 2025, at 6:30pm at the First Congregational Church – 1431 4th Street, Peru, IL 61354.
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Diana and Jim Dornbusch
November 26, 2024
Sandy was a cherished church friend and will be greatly missed. She always had a smile and hug for you and a kind word of encouragement. I always enjoyed talking with her. Sandy always enjoyed having her family join her in church. Her mother Betty was a sweet woman also and I still miss our conversations. Rest in peace Sandy. God´s blessings and our sympathy to your family.
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