Sandra Jean Kuhn

Sandra Jean Kuhn, 89, of Naples, FL, originally from suburban Chicago, died of natural causes at home on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1935, in Oak Park, IL to Joseph Zimmer and Adeline (Schultz) Zimmer. She was a 1953 graduate of Proviso High School in Maywood, IL. After graduation, she and a friend moved to Los Angeles to try living the California lifestyle, but both never found a job and shortly moved back to Illinois. After returning home, she met H. Charles “Chuck” Kuhn, Jr. (1934-2004). They eloped at the young ages of 18 and 19 and married on November 16, 1953, in Iowa City, IA.

She continued her education while raising children and ultimately earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Illinois Benedictine College.

She had various jobs in the medical field throughout her career, including surgical, CCU and ICU nursing at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She later worked as an Urgent Care nurse, and Department Coordinator of the TB Clinic for the DuPage County Health Department. She ended her career as Educator Coordinator and Patient Education Coordinator at Stouder Hospital in Troy, OH. Additionally, she became a Certified Diabetes Educator and CPR Instructor. She retired on May 1, 1997.

In retirement, she enjoyed much of her time in Florida with her husband (Chuck) of 50 years. They initially moved to Punta Gorda, FL until finally settling in Naples, FL. She and Chuck lived in Naples until May 2004 when she then moved back north after Chuck passed away. Realizing Florida was still a better fit for her, she returned to enjoy the weather and her many friends. In retirement, she enjoyed visiting with family, friends, reading books, decorating her home, playing board games, playing mahjong, playing Mexican trains and other social activities with her peers.

Survivors include sons Charles E. “Chuck” (Deb) Kuhn of Saint Charles, IL, Stephen M. (Kris) Kuhn of Geneva, IL, David M. (Abbe) Kuhn of Fort Thomas, KY; daughters Sally J. (Ray) Pfeiffer of Oswego, IL, Patrice L. (Mike) Dennie of Naperville, IL; twelve grandchildren, Robert, Bob, Matthew, Thomas, Andrea, Erin, Kirsten, Ellen, Peter, Charlie, Alaina, James; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Judy Christopher, Barbara Krall, Joanne McCamman, Carol Fitzgerald, and sister-in-law Beverly Lachnit; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was loved very much and will be missed by many.

She was predeceased by parents, husband and granddaughter, Katherine.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:30am CST at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St, Batavia, IL 60510. A luncheon for family and friends will follow at 12:00pm at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 31 N River St., Batavia, IL 60510. The mass will be live streamed at https://holycross-batavia.org/

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 11:00am EST at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Naples, FL. Interment will follow in Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108. The mass will be live streamed at https://sjecc.org/funeral-mass/