Sandra “Sange” L. Kehres, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 24, 2022 at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born on April 20, 1939 to Charles and Mae (Soplanda). She lived in Chicago where she attended Corkey Grade School and the Farragut High School where she was a cheerleader. Sandra attended Illinois State University in Normal, IL where she pursued an education in music. After leaving school she met and married Paul Kehres. They just celebrated 60 years of marriage. Sandra worked at Ceco Steel, then later at Victor Gasket. Sandra was also a very active member in the St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church in Berwyn, IL where she become a lector for Sunday masses and was in charge of the Parish School’s Daycare Program. She used her musical talent during those years as a piano accompanist for many school music productions around the area. Her love of helping people continued when Sandra and Paul moved to Joliet, IL where she became a volunteer at St. Joe’s Hospital.
Sandra enjoyed bowling in couple’s leagues as well as get togethers with many friends playing cards. She was also an avid reader. Every summer she spent many weeks in the family summer house in Williams Bay with her daughter, Cherise. Sandra and Paul waited 13 years before Cherise came into their lives. Cherise is the proud owner of Salon 9 in Plainfield where Sandra was loved so much by all of the staff and clients.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Cherise; sister, Andrea; Cherise’s fiancé, Bob Darin; and five nephews and a niece. Sandra was a lover of animals and her dog Charley will miss her.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.
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