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Sandra Spader Obituary

Sandra L. Spader, [nee Pansegrau], age 62, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away March 16, 2005. She was the beloved wife of Gary W. Spader; loving mother of Craig [Cathy] Spader and Neil [Laura] Spader; dear sister of Duane [Carol] Pansegrau; cherished grandmother of Helen, Marek and Alaina Spader. She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Laverne Pansegrau. Sandra was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Visitation Friday, March 18th from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at Hirsch Memorial Chapel, 7151 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park. Funeral Service Saturday, March 19th. Laying in state from 10:00-11:00 a.m., funeral service immediately following at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Matteson. Interment St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Matteson. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, 640 N. LaSalle St., Suite #280, Chicago, IL. 60610 or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 6201 Vollmer Rd., Matteson, IL. 60443. Info. 708-532-4700

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Published by SouthtownStar from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2005.

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Jack and Lori Renaldi

April 3, 2005

Dear Gary and Family,

Sandy was inspirational. She had a wonderful attitude because of her strong faith during her many times of health issues. Gary, your constant support and caring was so evident and a true example of love. Her years of teaching Sunday School also touched so many of our church. We thank God for Sandy, and know she is now enjoying her life with Him as she waits for her family and friends. Our prayers are with you as you miss her.

William Rekar

March 23, 2005

Dear Gary & Family,

May God watch over your family in this time of remorse. Sandy was a wonderful person, and loved everyone around her. I will never forget how she touch my life, and how she help me see the light at the end of the tunnel. She was a true child of God.

Lavonne Mirin

March 22, 2005

Dear Spader Family: My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I worked with Sandy at McDonalds many years ago. I will keep you all in my prayers.



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Lois Herbert

March 22, 2005

Dear Spader Family:

I have been on a 3 month vacation visiting my son in Dallas when my daughter called me and told me about your loss. I was in shock. I had known that your mother was in the hospital because I have kept in contact with Pastor and all my Stephen Ministry mates, but I know this was unexpected. You have my prayers and I will offer them in person when I return on 4/4/05. My love to you all.

Loretta Murphy

March 22, 2005

Dear Spader Family:

My prayers and thoughts are with you and dearest Sandy. I was blest to have spent many years working with Sandy and being blessed by her friendship. Love, Loretta

Jennifer Koos

March 19, 2005

Dear Gary & family,

May god be with you in this time of sorrow. Sandy was a true blessing from god, she was a excellent and kind women to have meet. She felt like a second mother to me and I'll miss her so very much. We will all meet again in god's house and we'll be together again. For now we'll remember all the good times we shared together GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Jennifer Koos

March 19, 2005

Dear Gary & family,

I'm so sorry about Sandy she was a true blessing that everyone she came in contact with. It was a real honor to know her and she will be truly missed by everyone that knew her, my prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. She was like a second mother to me and I'll miss her very much and will meet her again in heaven. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Sue Porter

March 19, 2005

Sandy has always been wonderful to all of us. She made me laugh. When we'd do the halloween camping trips Sandy would make sure the kids were included in everything. Sandy will always be in our thoughts and hearts.

Phil and Cindy Raddatz

March 19, 2005

I will miss my dear dear friend, but we know we will meet again with our Lord. Such a wonderfl wife, mother ,grandma and friend. She will be missed!

Terri Buchanan

March 18, 2005

Dear Gary, Craig, and Neal: May you take comfort in the fact that Sandy was loved and cherished by all who were privileged to know her. She was more than a friend to me...she was a blessing!

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