Sandra Kay Kern – Benton, IL

Sandra Kay Kern, 74, of Benton, passed away at 4:55 p.m., on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. 

She was born on January 27, 1944, to Jessie and Eloise (Jarvis) Dugger in Benton, IL.  Sandra was as a Retired Registered Nurse. She attended the Potter’s Way Church, Macedonia, IL.

Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and traveling.  Sandra spoiled her little dog Sammy and loved her to pieces.   

She is survived by her two children, Darren M. Hansen and wife Pam of Buckner, IL, and Dustin “Dusty” Forby of Benton, IL; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Sandra was preceded in death by parents, Jessie and Eloise Dugger, husband, Blake Kern; former Husband and Dear Friend, James “Jim” Hansen; and son, Kyle M. Hansen.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018, 12:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Webb, officiating.  Burial follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellow Cemetery, Benton, IL.

Memorials contributions can be made to Second Chance Rescue of Franklin County, and will be accepted at the funeral home. 

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.