Sandra Rae Huntington, 71, of Black River Falls, passed away unexpectedly January,
30, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in Lacrosse, surrounded by her family.
Sandra (Sandy) Rae Huntington was born to Kenneth and Hilda (Job) Benedict on
May 1, 1952 in Linton, ND. Sandy graduated high school from Alma Center Lincoln
in 1971. Sandy married Dennis Ball in 1972. During their marriage Dennis and Sandy
had a son, Kevin, that passed away shortly after his birth. Dennis and Sandy
later divorced. Sandy married Johnny Lee Huntington May 22, 1987, in Black River
Falls, WI. Sandy and John had a son and a daughter. John and Sandy spent 36 years
together until his passing in 2022.
Sandy transported Amish and worked cleaning at many local hotels throughout her
life. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the casino, playing slot machines and
playing bingo. Sandy also took pride in being a grandmother. She was always talking
about her grandchildren and was always a big part of their lives.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Hilda Benedict, her husband
John and her infant son Kevin.
Sandy is survived by her children, Derek Huntington and Angel
Huntington; five grandchildren, Aurora, Skye, Adrien, Akiva, and Stephan; a sister,
Kathy (Jack) Grutzik; a brother Tim (Pearl) Benedict; niece, Tracy (David) Dobson;
nephew, Kyle Huntington; great-nephews, Anthonie, Zacharie, Rylie and Marshall.
Sandy will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Celebration of Life services will
be held later this spring.
The Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family.
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