Longtime Illinois Resident Sandra 'Sandy' Edmonds Passes Away at 88

Edmonds was an active member of her community and enjoyed travel, music, and time with family.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:20pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft pools of warm color and light, depicting the blurred outline of a piano keyboard and sheet music, conceptually representing the musical legacy of Sandy Edmonds.The passing of longtime Davenport resident Sandy Edmonds leaves a musical void in her community.Davenport Today

Sandra 'Sandy' Jean Fleming Edmonds, an 88-year-old resident of Illinois, passed away on April 14, 2026. Edmonds had a long career that included work at Rock Island Arsenal, College of DuPage, and New World United Methodist Church in Texas before retiring in 2010. She was an active member of her community, attending Bible Study Fellowship for many years and enjoying hobbies like playing the piano, singing, and traveling to destinations like Israel, Alaska, and Ireland.

Why it matters

Edmonds' obituary highlights the life of a dedicated community member who found joy in her faith, music, and relationships with family and friends. Her passing is a loss for those who knew her, but her story serves as a reminder of the positive impact individuals can have on their local communities.

The details

Edmonds graduated from Davenport High School in Iowa in 1956 and went on to study business education at the University of Iowa. Over the years, she worked at various organizations including Rock Island Arsenal, College of DuPage, and New World United Methodist Church in Texas before retiring in 2010. She was an active member of her church community and attended Bible Study Fellowship for many years. Edmonds enjoyed hobbies like playing the piano, singing, and traveling to destinations around the world.

  • Edmonds passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Edmonds graduated from Davenport High School in Iowa in 1956.
  • Edmonds retired in 2010 after a long career.

The players

Sandra 'Sandy' Jean Fleming Edmonds

An 88-year-old resident of Illinois who passed away on April 14, 2026. Edmonds had a long career that included work at Rock Island Arsenal, College of DuPage, and New World United Methodist Church in Texas before retiring in 2010. She was an active member of her community, attending Bible Study Fellowship for many years and enjoying hobbies like playing the piano, singing, and traveling.

Chandler and Maxine Fleming

Edmonds' parents, who were from Davenport, Iowa.

Elizabeth (Craig) Edmonds-Hayes

Edmonds' daughter.

Cristena Lynn (Gary) Pirc

Edmonds' daughter.

Joyce Keith

Edmonds' sister.

Cheryl Fleming

Edmonds' sister.

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The takeaway

Edmonds' life was marked by her dedication to her faith, her love of music and travel, and her close relationships with family and friends. Her passing is a loss for the community, but her story serves as an inspiration for others to find joy in the simple pleasures of life and to make a positive impact on those around them.