Sandra Kay Carpenter, 71, of Ohio, IL, passed away Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  She was born March 24, 1954 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Harry and Arlita (Murray) Molln.  Sandra graduated from LaMoille High School the class of 1972.  She married John "Joe" J. Carpenter July 10, 1982 in Ohio, IL.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Ohio most of her life.  Over the years, she helped on the family farm and she also worked at Carus Publishing Company.  Sand's hands were rarely still. She was an avid gardener, quilter, baker and dog enthusiast.  If you knew Sandy you may have been a recipient of a funny birthday card, a homemade treat, a plant, or a quilt. Just some of her ways of showing her love and uplifting support of others.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Carpenter of Ohio, IL; one daughter, Jessie (Eric Garrett) Carpenter of LaMoille, IL: two siblings: Alan (Debra) Molln and Richard (Theresea) Molln both of Ohio, IL; several nieces and nephews; and one special four legged friend, Sunnie Rae.

Memorial visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 P.M., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at the First Lutheran Church in Ohio.  Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11:00 AM at the church with Pastors Jeff and Lori Whalen officiating.  Memorials in her memory can be directed to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue in LaSalle, IL.  Cremation care has been provided by the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.  Please visit www.horner-merritt.com for online guestbook.