Sandra Kay "Sandy" Young Obituary (2026)

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Young, 84, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover, WI. Born on May 22, 1942, in Valton, WI, Sandy was the daughter of Oliver and Gladys Mortimer. She married Howard Young, on September 14, 1963, in Beloit, WI. An avid reader and lifelong lover of books, Sandy dedicated more than 40 years to working at T.B. Scott Public Library and McMillan Memorial Library. Sandy will be remembered for her love of Ray Price and classic country music, her joy in traveling, and her excitement of capturing life’s moments through photographs. Her heart was fullest when surrounded by family, and she found her greatest happiness in her role as a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Marian (Scott) Smith of Plover and Nancy (Darrin) Petruska of Stevens Point; her sister, Nancy Mortimer of Wisconsin Rapids; and her grandchildren, Emily (Sean) and Jacob Brown of Washington State, Joshua Miner and Bailey (Perry) Drollinger of Wisconsin Rapids, and Hannah (Nicholas) Rausenberger of Mondovi. She is also lovingly survived by great grandchildren Kimber, Kashton, Cameron, and Carter, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard “Hump”; her brother, Ezra Frye; her sisters, Neva Shore, Dawnene Lilley, and Valette “Betty” Frye; brothers in law Don Shore and Warren “Bud” Lilley; and sister-in-law Phyllis Frye. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at The Lodge at Whispering Pines and St. Croix Hospice for the exceptional care, compassion, and support shown to Sandy and her loved ones over the past several years. Per Sandy’s wishes, a private graveside service for immediate family will be held at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids. For those wishing to honor her memory, the family kindly suggests that donations be made to the South Wood County Humane Society in recognition of Sandy’s immense love for animals, especially her beloved dog, Maggie.