Sandra Marie Hunt

Sandra Marie Hunt

In Loving Memory of Sandra Marie Hunt
September 16, 1948 – November 2, 2026

Sandra Marie Hunt, born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, to Carl and Janet Brienen, lived a life marked by remarkable strength, perseverance, and love for her family. Born with serious medical challenges, Sandra overcame many obstacles and inspired those around her with her determination and fighting spirit. She was surrounded by so much love from her family as she passed.

Sandra married James Gray Sr. as a young lady, and together they had four children before divorcing. She later found her forever love in Kalven Hunt, whom she married, made a home and spent the remainder of her life.

Sandra made her home in Friendship, Wisconsin, and worked in hospitality as a beloved "deli chick" at A-F County Market for many years. Her warm smile and friendly nature made her customers feel like family. She treasured holidays with her family, trips to the casino, a meal out with her grandson James, a long phone call from any of her kids, but mostly time spent with those she loved doing anything at all.  Sandra held a special place in her heart for her beloved wiener dog, Peanut.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Janet Brienen; her first husband, James Gray Sr.; her beloved son, James Gray Jr. (Jimi); and her siblings, Lawrence Brienen (Larry), Pauline Walton (Tootie), Wayne Brienen (Chap), Sister-in-law Nikki Hunt, and her precious fur baby Lucky.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kalven Hunt of Friendship, Wisconsin; her children, Tina Anderson (Scott) of Beloit, Wisconsin; Jerry Lee Gray (Wendy) of Ashland, Wisconsin; and Billie Jo Warner (Derrick) of Beloit, Wisconsin. Her amazing grandchildren who showed her unconditional love as well as countless full belly laughs: James Gray III, Cory Gray, Scott Anderson Jr. (Nicole), Andrew Anderson (Harmony), Stephanie Gray, Heidi Gray (Dillon), Tyler Gray (Kimberly), Adam Akkerman (Jessica), Chelsea Ruck (Robert), Leah Fields (Stephen), Emily Fuhrer (Jacob), and Trever Warner (Madison).  Her 28 great-grandchildren brought her immense joy, and will always be reminded of her strength and love through stories and memories shared.

Sandra is also survived by her siblings, Dorothy Grusczynski of Arizona City, Arizona, and Dale Brienen of Plymouth, Wisconsin; brother-in-law James Hunt of Friendship, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Mary Prue (Kent) of Gulfport, Mississippi; brother-in-law John Hunt of Adams, Wisconsin; and so many nieces and nephews whom she loved with her whole heart.

May those who loved Sandra find comfort in remembering her smile and the strength she carried throughout her life.

Special thanks to Mercy Hospice Nurse Esther and to Kacey Eckelberg. Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.

Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Friendship Village Hall, 507 W. Lake St., Friendship, Wisconsin, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. The family will lay her to rest following the memorial service.