Sandra R. "Sandy" Minks

Sandra R. "Sandy" Minks, 78, of Kewanee, died at 10:45 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Manor Court of Peru in Peru, IL.

She was born on July 24, 1947 in Kewanee, the daughter of William E. and Gwendolyn D. (Francis) Minks. Survivors include her brother, William (Penny) Minks of Galva, her two sisters, Carolyn (Tom) Tracy and Billie Ann Good, both of Kewanee, several nieces and nephews and her canine friend, Lexi. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Joanne Bumphrey.

Sandy graduated from Kewanee High School in 1966. She worked for Johnson Publishing and later for Woodward Circuit Board in Loveland, CO for 35 years. Following her retirement seven years ago she moved back to Kewanee. Sandy had a fun and adventurous spirit and was true to her Indian name, “Quick Wit.” She loved taking road trips and taking pictures along the way, especially to Colorado where she thoroughly enjoyed the mountains. She loved horses and enjoyed horseback riding and enjoyed hiking, white water rafting, bicycling and painting.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 23 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with Pastor Haley Hausman officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. The burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Henry County Humane Society-Kewanee Chapter or to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehab.

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