Sandra Kay Karstens

Sandra Kay Karstens, nee Moehle, 82, of Hendersonville, TN, born Tuesday, November 18, 1941, in Alton, IL, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Front Porch Senior Living in Portland, TN.

Sandra was known for her loving personality. People gravitated towards her, making friends wherever she went, and always handing out hugs. She was always the life of the party and could have possibly been top of her class at the University of Margaritaville. You could always hear her cheers and screams at sporting events. She loved her time on the boat at Kincaid lake, and entertaining her guests. She was involved in many organizations through the community, schools and church; always willing to lend a helping hand. Sandy’s smile and laughter always lit up the room, and will continue to shine through all our memories.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Loving husband of 49 years: Dr. Kent W. Karstens D.D.S.
• Father: Arthur Moehle
• Mother: Rosalee Moehle
• Step-father: JR Downing

Surviving are her:

• Daughter: Kendra (John) Altepeter of Hendersonville, TN
• Sons:
  • Brett (Angie) Karstens of Lebanon, TN
  • Jason (Sherry) Karstens of Swansea, IL
• 8 grandchildren:
  • Callie
  • Dalton
  • Camden
  • Mady
  • Grace
  • Presley
  • Kennedy
  • Bennett
• Sisters:
  • Jackie (Mick) Corrigan of Bandera, TX
  • Sue Smithey of Houston, TX
  • Pam (Mike) Marko of Godfrey, IL
• Step-sister: Nan (Emily) Downing of St. Louis, MO
• Step-brother: Tom (Angie) Downing
• Several nieces and nephews
• Beloved fur-baby: Coco

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veranda Ministries of Gallatin, TN ( https://theverandaministries.org/donate/ ) or to Front Porch Senior Living of Portland, TN.

Visitation: Visitation will take place from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral Services will follow visitation, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Linda Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.