Sandra "Sandy" (Stauffer) Kuhns

Sandra “Sandy” Kay (Stauffer) Kuhns, age 83, of Goetzville, Michigan, passed away at Harbor View Assisted Living in DeTour Village, Michigan, on November 29, 2023. She was born on July 2, 1940, in Muncie Indiana, to Hubert and Mildred (Garringer) Stauffer. Sandy grew up in Albany, Indiana, and graduated in 1958 from Albany High School. She started her career in banking at Mutual Home and then later moved to work at Industrial Trust. She enjoyed spending time at Oliver Lake with friends, crafting, and bowling leagues. It was at the bowling alley where she met the love of her life, Don Kuhns. They married on July 24, 1964, and had their daughter, Stacy, who was the absolute light of their lives. Not long after Stacy was born, Sandy devoted her time to activities that she could do from the comfort of her home. She began collecting antique furniture, refinishing pieces, sewing, and crafting. She found her passion in these projects and traveled all over Indiana on weekends to visit antique malls, auctions, and craft shows. It wasn’t long before she became a vendor at those very same places she loved visiting. In the early 2000s, Don and Sandy moved to Raber, Michigan, to be closer to Stacy and their grandchildren. This was a highlight of Sandy’s life as she could spend hours watching freighters pass on the St. Mary’s River, sneak onto her back porch to hand-feed the wandering deer, and watch her grandchildren grow up – she loved being “Nana” the most. In the hearts of family and friends who will dearly miss her, she leaves behind cherished memories. Sandy is survived by her daughter, Stacy (Ken) Wilkie, of Goetzville; grandchildren, Madison and Jaxon; sister-in-law, Ellen Graves of Muncie; brother-in-law, Gail Kuhns of Muncie, as well as many other loved ones. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband Don Kuhns; parents, Hubert and Mildred Stauffer; in-laws John and Mildred Lake; sister-in-law, Marilyn Kuhns; brother-in-law, Bob Gaves; brother and sister-in-law Earl and Lesta Etchison; and nephew, Bret Etchison. A Celebration of Life for both Don and Sandy will he held at Fountain Square Church (4405 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN) on December 27, 2023. Friends and family are invited to gather at 1:00 PM with a Memorial Service to follow officiated by their nephew, Steve Graves, at 2:00 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the EUP, 308 W. 12th Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Family Life Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com. Obituary as submitted by family.

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Sandra "Sandy" (Stauffer) Kuhns

July 2, 1940 - November 29, 2023