Mrs. Sandra Jean Kissner

Mrs. Sandra Jean Kissner, 82, of Washington, IL transitioned to her heavenly home at 5:17 am on her birthday, October 30, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Center. Sandra was born October 30, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois to proud parents, Andrew William and Gladys (Catterall) Lowe. She married the love of her life, Elbert “Bill” Kissner in 1958. To their union four children were born. Bill preceded her in death on December 9, 2002 after over 44 years of marriage. Sandra worked as a cafeteria food server “the Lunch Lady” for Peoria District 150 at Columbia Middle School retiring after many years of service. The school children loved her there. She was a great woman of faith and was a faithful member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Sandra will be especially missed at Thanksgiving gatherings where she was known for cooking the best Thanksgiving dinners including pumpkin pie. Sandra was a talented seamstress and had a green thumb with gardening. Sandra especially loved her grandchildren and even helped raise her late son, Gary’s children. Sandra leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving and devoted family which includes her daughter, Pamela (Tim) Board of Washington, IL and two sons, Dennis Kissner of Peoria, IL and Steven (Pam) Kissner of Pekin, IL; 8 grandchildren, Brandi Board, of Peoria, IL, Tim (Samantha) O’Brien of Washington, IL, Jon O’Brien of Peoria, IL, Ashley (Mike) Gavic of Peoria, IL, Cassandra (Thomas) Bell of E. Peoria, IL, Brandon (Jennifer) Kissner of Springfield, IL, Robert (Candice) Kissner of Las Vegas, NV, Paul (Amy) Kissner of Pekin, IL; 18 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gary Kissner; a brother, Bill Lowe and one granddaughter, Nicole Kohtz. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 4911 N. Knoxville Avenue. Gathering of family and friends at 6 pm, an hour prior to the service beginning. Father Toby Karlowicz will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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Mrs. Sandra Jean Kissner

October 30, 1941 - October 30, 2023