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Sandra Emmert Obituary
Sandra L. Emmert, 85, of Argenta, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Sandra was born September 20, 1940 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Robert and G. Maxine (Henning) Schafer. She married John M. Emmert on August 25, 1963. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2024. Sandra was a devoted wife and mother, and nearly 60-year member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Sandra is survived by her sons: Jason (Laurel) Emmert and Matthew (Meredith) Emmert; grandchildren: Abigail (Brandon) Colmark, Nathan Emmert, and Jared Emmert; sisters Bonnie (Philip) Conover, Marcia Grotte, and several nieces and nephews.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, husband and sisters Beverly Lambourn and Judith Bennett.
Services to celebrate Sandra's life will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, September 29, 2025 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3778 N. Water St. Decatur, IL with Vicar Christopher Edmonds presiding. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, September 29, 2025 at Graymount Cemetery in Coatsburg, IL.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements by Calvert & Wikoff North Chapel, 4020 N. Water St. Decatur, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joan Bricker
September 27, 2025
Fond memories of Sandy and John. My sympathy to her family.
Debora Emmert
September 25, 2025
I remember my first Thanksgiving as a teen. Grandma "promoted" me from the kids' table in the kitchen to the adults-only dining room.
Sandy had saved the chair next to her. After a half hour or so of monotone perseverating droning about politics whilst spirited raucousness* reigned from the kitchen, Sandy leaned over and asked: "You thought this would be more fun?"
She will be missed.
Love,
Deb (niece)
* Such raucousness most likely was due to a mischievous someone who shall remain unnamed-never from the likes of Jason or Matt!
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