Sandra K. Baldwin

December 12, 1950 - May 28, 2021

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ONTARIO - Sandra K. Baldwin, 70 of Ontario, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born December 12, 1950 to Herb and Hattie (Gibney) Buchanan in Hillsboro. She was a member of the Hillsboro High School Graduating Class of 1969. After graduation, Sandra attended some teacher courses at UW Platteville. On May 22, 1971 Sandra was united in marriage to Harold Glen Baldwin.  He preceded her in death on March 27, 2021.

Aside from being a beloved wife, mother, sister and homemaker, Sandra worked at the Hillsboro Cheese Store as well as for DVM Phyllis and Kow Kountry vet clinic.

Sandra was a faithful and devoted member of Burr Wesleyan Church, being active in numerous aspects from church secretary for over 20 years, to mission activities, to assisting with fellowship luncheons. She truly loved and cherished the ladies in her Ontario Bible Study group. Her love of crocheting allowed her to further her loving outreach by donating to the Empty Stocking campaign and the Boys and Girls Club which provided hats and gloves to children in need.

Crotched graduation afghans were a tradition amongst the family, made with love by Sandra.  Her door was always open for family and friends and she cherished the moments and memories shared. As a devoted wife, Sandra loved with her heart wide open. The happiness of her family came first and foremost.  The special bond that, Harold and Sandra shared throughout their 50 years of marriage together was evident by her words and actions.  In his final year, she was sure to get him out to fish as often as possible, waiting patiently in the car, crocheting, and chatting with family, joyfully knowing he was doing what he loved.   She was an invested grandmother, making sure to FaceTime and correspond with her only granddaughter, Blessing, pointing her towards Jesus.

Sandy had the biggest heart of all, always willing to lend a helping hand, going out of her way to help others but never wanting anyone to fuss over her.  Sandra’s gift to all of us was that she “loved well.”  She was a ray of sunshine to the lives of others and through her, a beacon of God’s assurance of salvation.

She is survived by a daughter, Joy (Andy) Rickner of Marion, IN,  sons, Gene (Leah) Baldwin of Hillsboro, Leonard Baldwin of Ontario, granddaughter, Blessing Rickner of Marion, IN, brother, Stanley (Linda) Buchanan of Rice Lake, sister, Sharilyn (Steve) Mears of Las Cruces, NM,  sister-in-law, Donna Buchanan, brothers-in-law, Eldon Baldwin, and David (Sara) Baldwin both of Ontario.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb, and Hattie (Gibney) Buchanan, her husband, Harold, a grandson, Isaiah David Rickner, in-laws, Charles “Jack” and Elma (Nofsinger) Baldwin, brother, Steve Buchanan,  brothers-in-law, Orval (Ida) Baldwin and Allan Baldwin.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021, 12:00 Noon at Burr Wesleyan Church, S1728 County Hwy V, Hillsboro. Pastor Jason Kirkpatrick and Pastor Tripp will officiate.  Burial will be in the Burr Ridge Cemetery. 

Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Wilton is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be offered to the family by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com

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