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Sandra J. Grundseth, 79, of Willmar, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Homes.
Sandra Jean (Leaf) Grundseth was born January 15, 1947, in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to Howard and Betty (Lobbins) Leaf. She grew up and attended school in the Sunburg area. She later moved to Rockford, Illinois, where she owned and operated an antique store for many years. Sandra had a passion for antiques, especially vintage clothing and jewelry. She also designed and created jewelry, selling many of her handcrafted pieces in her store. She later lived in Cottonwood and Phoenix, Arizona, where she continued working with antiques. For the past several years, she made her home in Willmar to be closer to her family.
Sandra is survived by her two sons, Bob Grundseth and Kelly Grundseth; five grandchildren, Eric, Danielle (Callum), Mike (Tia), Matt (Amanda), and Rachel; several great-grandchildren; her brother, Dennis “Danny” Leaf; and her former husband, Kenneth Grundseth.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jamie, in 1992.
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