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Sandra L. Donley
Date Of Birth:July 10, 1951
Date Of Death:May 16, 2012
Service Date:No Funeral Service
Visitation- 3-5 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home

Sandra Donley

Bloomington-Sandra Lynne Donley, 60, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday , May 16, 2012 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

There will be no services. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials may be made to the family.

She was born July 10, 1951 in Joliet to Leonard and Carolyn (Dieter) Donley.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Donley of Bloomington; five children, Kimm (James) Schulz; Kari (Tim) Rixstine; Christiana (Orlando) Hernandez; Devon Fluty; Aaron Fluty all of Bloomington; three brothers, Richard (Chris) Donley of Seneca; Robert (Deb) Donley and Terry (Gordene) Donley both of Joliet; one sister, Heather (Kevin) Dailey of Bloomington; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Donley.

Sandi was the center of her family. "Granny" will be remembered by her family and those she adopted into her family as a simple and humble woman who gave selflessly to their needs. She is deeply missed.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.


  • From: Kimm Schulz
    Location:Bloomington Illinois

    Mom. I miss you so much.Ricky says you were his Buddy and he enjoyed seeing you,Devon and Chelsea. I know your life wasn't always beautiful no ones ever is but you never let it stop you or pull you down. I'm taking what you taught me and doing the same. Please tell Frank Sr,My grandpa and my Aunts and uncles. I miss them and we will all be together again someday...Love you mom and my allergies are awful today but I'm sure you already know that. I sure do miss you calling me to ask


  • From: Deanne McClure and Chris Scales
    Location:Morton IL

    Sandy was a strong minded woman with a heart of gold. She loved her family and friends with everything she had. She was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed. There is a great void to be filled by Sandy passing, but I know that the depth of love that you and the family share for each other and for Sandy will pull you through this time of sadness. Honor her memory with that love and the wonderful memories you share of her. We want to offer our deepest sympathy our hearts go out to your family.


  • From: Teah  Hernandez
    Location:Bloomington

    Dear,Granny i hope you can here me.I love you sooooooooooooo much.I wonder why why why did it have to be granny she was the best granny in the world cause she was the only one.there are no more grannys.only grandmas.I know that shes with me in my heart.I can not stop saying i miss you.i saw you every day and now i will miss you every day.you were my wings to fly my motor to my boat the pedals to my bike.What im trying to say is you were there for me!!you told me how beautiful i was when kids were picking on me.And you were the one that was beautiful.Granny you were like my second mom.Because you were there to pick me up when I fell.I dont know what we are going to do with out you.Everybody body misses you including our pets.Whispers even let me pet her.And sooooo many people love you.Including me!!I love you Granny and I hope you visit me in my dreams.LOVE YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER TEAH!!!


  • From: Teah  Hernandez
    Location:Bloomington

    Dear,Granny i hope you can here me.I love you sooooooooooooo much.I wonder why why why did it have to be granny she was the best granny in the world cause she was the only one.there are no more grannys.only grandmas.I know that shes with me in my heart.I can not stop saying i miss you.i saw you every day and now i will miss you every day.you were my wings to fly my motor to my boat the pedals to my bike.What im trying to say is you were there for me!!you told me how beautiful i was when kids were picking on me.And you were the one that was beautiful.Granny you were like my second mom.Because you were there to pick me up when I fell.I dont know what we are going to do with out you.Everybody body misses you including our pets.Whispers even let me pet her.And sooooo many people love you.Including me!!I love you Granny and I hope you visit me in my dreams.LOVE YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER TEAH!!!


  • From: Christiana Hernandez
    Location:Bloomington

    Dear Mom, I still cant believe this has happened. I am lost without you. The kids miss you so much. You were our leader and now we are all just running in circles. I could not have asked for a better mother and friend. You have always been my rock. You were always just a few blocks away, a phone call away. You taught me everything and I just dont know what we will do without you. I know you are in a better place and I keep reminding myself of that every minute since you passed. No more pain, No more stress. Lando is so thankful that he was able to take you to the nascar race and i know how happy that made you. Life will never be the same without you. May you rest in peace. I hope in time we will come to understand why this happened but right now my heart is broken. You took a piece of it with you. Yes we all have struggled through the years but you always made even the hardest of times bearable. You were so strong!!! I dont know how you managed taking such great care of all us when I know you were exhausted. You raised 5 kids on your own and never complained about it. My goal is to half as great as you were. I love you so much.So until we I see you again.... Goodbye for now


  • From: Amber McGeee
    Location:Heyworth, IL

    Chelsea & Chana, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.I've heard many wonderful stories from Chelsea about 'Granny' and she sounded like a wonderful woman. Please know I am thinking of you both! Just remember It's NOT Good-Bye it's just C-ya Later Until Next Time. Lots of Hugs & Prayers to you & your family Amber McGee co-worker at Headstart


  • From: Heather Dailey
    Location:Bloomington

    To my sister Sandi, At this moment I'm going through a ton of different emotions. Shock, sadness, heart break, and anger. I've realized this is normal but it doesn't change the pain I feel since you have been taken from us. You were always the one to say the right thing to all of us, to help with these emotions. Your family just doesn't know how we will move on without you. Who to turn to when you were always the first person we would call when we were unsure. I'm blessed to have a sister like you. You were the strongest person I've ever known. We all came to gather at Granny's for coffee time. You were the glue that held us together. All of our hearts now have an empty space that will never be filled. Such an amazing, strong, caring woman to all who needed her to be. Not a day will go by that I don't miss or think of you. Now it's your time to rest. I know you will be laughing at me at me nascar Sunday when jimmie is losing. I love you and miss you. Love your sister, Heather.


  • From: Ron Bragonier
    Location:Az.

    Ma... Its so hard to believe and except that you are not here with us any longer. You was an amazing mother, granny,daughter,friend, etc to so many. You was the back bone of the family. You always treated me as one of your own and for that i am greatfull. You mean so much to me and i will always remember you. Their is going to be a void in many lives. I feel blessed to have known you and been a part of your family. It wont be quite the same when i come back home and your not there to stop in on unexpected to surprize you. Words could never say how much you mean to so many and how much you will be missed. RIP Ma. I love you!!


  • From: Renee Thompson
    Location:Bloomington

    Granny I miss you so much. I still can't believe you're gone. I always thought you would be there. I never stopped to think about what would happen when the day came that you would no longer be here. I feel like I'm in a bad dream and I can't wake up. I don't know how our family will get by without you. You gave so much and never asked for anything in return. You took care of us, you protected us and to this day I will never understand where you got the energy. You were the greatest and you are deeply missed. I love you Granny.


  • From: Renee Thompson
    Location:Bloomington

    Granny I miss you so much. I still can't believe you're gone. I always thought you would be there. I never stopped to think about what would happen when the day came that you would no longer be here. I feel like I'm in a bad dream and I can't wake up. I don't know how our family will get by without you. You gave so much and never asked for anything in return. You took care of us, you protected us and to this day I will never understand where you got the energy. You were the greatest and you are deeply missed. I love you Granny.


  • From: Kevin Dailey
    Location:Bloomington

    Words can't describe the sadness we all feel right now.knowing that Ur not here anymore is a very hard to accept.you will always remain in our hearts.those are big shoes to fill and I think it would be next to impossible to do.I will miss everything about you,even if its chasing me down the street with a wooden spoon or going to Walmart to get me snacks for my lunch..you were an awesome woman and you lived up to your name,I'll never forget you!! R.I.P. Granny


  • From: Lana Kirk Studebaker
    Location:Oakley, il

    I am shocked and saddened by Sandi's passing....she was my best friend in my teen years and even though we hadn't seen each other in many years, I thought of her often. She was the sweetest, kindest friend a person could have. She will be missed.


  • From: Jolene (Revis) Byrne
    Location:Palm Coast,FL

    Chana and family - very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I do remember her even though I wasn't around much...the word that comes to mind is "gentle" when remembering her. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.