Carmen Sanborn Osterheld

Carmen Sanborn Osterheld, 96, passed away peacefully at home in Ennis, Texas, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, creativity, service, and sacrificial love. Carmen was born on Oct. 6, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., to Francis “Rip” Sanborn and Bess Sanborn. She grew up on Long Island, N.Y., where her childhood was shaped by adventure, learning, and the beauty of the shoreline. Som…