Sandra M. Walters

Sandra (Ancona)Timmons-Walters, age 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Sandra was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 30, 1940 to Frank and Catherine (Antczak) Ancona. Sandra worked at the Red Roof Inn for 30 years. Sandra enjoyed going on road trips and visiting her family. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Sandra is survived by her children, Jacqueline Timmons, Deanna (Larry) Swenson, Paula (Dan) Warren, and Brian Timmons; step son, Steve Walters; step daughter, Cherie Walters-Lietz; grandchildren, Daniel Swenson, Danielle Warren, Lindsay Warren, Ty Warren, Stephanie (Mark) Seibold, and Shane Timmons; step grandchildren, Natasha Hendrickson, Noah Lietz, Nathan Lietz, and David Lietz; several great grandchildren; sisters, Delores Baptist, Mary Ann Finn, and Connie (John) Gossard, and Debra (Jim) McKay; brothers, Steve (Linda) Ancona, David (Pai) Ancona, and Robert Ancona; sister-in-law, Carol Ancona; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Catherine Ancona; husbands, Jack Timmons and James Walters; sons, Keith and Paul Timmons; brothers, Frank and Mike Ancona; brother-in-laws, Frank Baptist and David "Mick" Finn.

A visitation for Sandra will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Per Sandra's request, please come dressed in casual attire.