Sandra Mulkey Obituary

WAYNE -- Sandra (Sandy) Mulkey, 65, formally of Wayne, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Hospice of Perrysburg.

She was born on November 22, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Edward and Lois (Lawson) McDonald. On May 2, 1987, she married the love of her life, Dennis Mulkey, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2020.

Sandy dedicated her life to caring for others. For over a decade, she ran an in-home daycare. As her own children grew, she continued her passion for early childhood education by working as a teacher's assistant in the preschool program at Northwood Schools.

Sandy loved crafting, gardening, bingo, puzzles, and above all, spending time with her beloved pets. Her deep love for animals was evident to all who knew her.

But nothing brought Sandy more joy than her family. Her greatest pride and happiness came from being surrounded by the ones she loved most.

She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Sandy is survived by her beloved children Dennis (Laura) Mulkey II, Kenneth (Krystal) Mulkey, Rochelle (Chuck) Meyer, Nicki (Kyle) Friedley, Michelle Mulkey, her siblings Tim (Carol) McDonald, Shawn (Tom) Poprocky, Eddie (Judy) McDonald, Scott McDonald, Mark (Bobbi) McDonald, Shirley Lynn, Brian (Angie) McDonald, grandchildren Brittany, Brandi, Jordan, Taryn, Johnny, Chloe, Kaden, Mason, Charlotte, Jaxson, Marshall and great grandson Johnny Drew.

Along with her loving husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Cherie Ostrander.

A visitation for Sandy will be held on Tuesday October 28, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home located in the Historical District of Bowling Green, Ohio at 408 W. Wooster St. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday October 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Warren Clifton will officiate. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Toledo, Ohio. Additional visitation period will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the Wood County Humane Society.

To leave an online condolence or share a fond memory with the Mulkey family please visit www.dunnfhuneralhome.com.