Sandy Nyenhuis passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Sandy was born August 20, 1943 to Thomas J. Cox and Hildegard M. (Friedman) Cox in Dubuque, Iowa. She enjoyed her early life in Dubuque before moving to Bettendorf, Iowa, where she graduated high school in 1961. In 1964, Sandy married Glenn A. Nyenhuis, who preceded her in death in 1984. In 1973, Glenn and Sandy moved to Rockford, Illinois. Sandy worked at H.C. Prange and Company for over 20 years and made many lifelong friends. Never at home in the kitchen, Sandy was always up for lunch or dinner out with friends. She loved going to the movies and plays. She had a deep love of all animals and always spoiled her grandpets. Although she wasn’t born in Rockford, she loved it as if it were her hometown.
Beloved mother and friend to many. She will be missed by all.
Survivors include Todd M. Nyenhuis (David Foster), John and Amy (Cox) Nyenhuis, Thomas Cox, Dennis Cox, Gary (Doris) Cox, and Kim Whelan; several nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
A Celebration of Life for Sandy is planned for Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail, Rockford, IL 61107, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.