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Sandra Clapper Obituary
Born: October 12, 1941 in Sterling, IL
Died: April 2, 2025 in Sterling, IL
ROCK FALLS - Sandra Jean Clapper, 83, of Rock Falls, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at The Citadel of Sterling.
Sandra was born October 12, 1941, in Sterling, the daughter of Merrit and Lima (Watson) Lawrence.
Survivors include three daughters, Daina Audette, Sheryl McNitt, and Kim Poradek, all of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren, Derick (Alisha) Audette, Megan (Winnie) Audette, Ryan McNitt, Jerod McNitt, Shannen Poradek (Mike Capizzi), Ethan Smoot, Andrea Little, and Austin Little (Kacey Woodruff); and two great grandchildren, Dylan McNitt, and Michael Little.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Thomas Little, and Ernest Clapper; one son, Michael Little; and a daughter, Patricia Little.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Memorial service will follow at 2:00pm. Interment will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
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