Judy Sander, 83, of Lake in the Hills, formerly of Melrose Park, died peacefully on June 6, 2022.
Judy was born in Vandalia, Illinois on June 22, 1938, to parents Harold and Mary (nee Metzger) Cowger. After being introduced to Kenneth Sander by a friend, the couple was married in 1964. They spent 57 years together before his death on December 9, 2021. Judy was a devoted wife and mother, who treasured caring for her family. She was an active grandma, and was always willing to travel to visit her family. Judy was a soft spoken and kind woman, and she enjoyed reading and volunteering at Gottlieb Hospital where her compassion was given freely. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Judy is survived by her sons, Mike (Katie) Sander, and David (Tammy) Sander, her grandchildren, George, Clare, Rosie, Nora, and Eli, and her sister, Barbara (Bob) Saathoff.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Sander, her daughter, Cathy Zelazo, and her siblings, Bill Cowger, Carla Cowger, and Marilyn Cowger Galbraith.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Emblem Cemetery, 520 E Grand Avenue, Elmhurst.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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David and Michael, there are never any words to say, but sending you all my love and hugs. I loved your Mom and your Dad was my cousin, loved him and had wonderful conversations with him. One call I made to the house he had Alexa playing Hawaiian music in the background for me having lived in HI for 6 yrs. Your Mom was a wonderful cook and what a joy to be around! Our parents live in our hearts and the memories hurt, but thank the Lord for the memories and one day we will all be together. I was at their wedding as a teen I believe and they went together perfectly. I will miss Judy and Ken so much and grateful they were in my life. I know you know you were blessed with wonderful parents and grandparents!
Judy was a sweet and kind neighbor, who along with my wife helped raise, guide and mentor my sons Jeff and Scott along with their best boyhood friend David to become fine gentlemen, husbands and fathers. My prayers and condolences to Mike and David and their families.
Dear David and family - I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Please know that your mothers love will live forever in your heart. Sending prayers to you & the family. My sincerest condolence - Bobbie Krol