CaSandra L. Reicher, 52, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
CaSandra was born on July 18, 1973, in Franklin Park, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Lillian (David) Meyer. On September 25, 1999, she married Timothy J. Reicher, whom she had met while attending Northern Illinois University. She worked as a talented graphic designer and brought creativity and passion to everything she did.
A true fitness enthusiast, CaSandra was a dedicated marathon runner. She enjoyed home decorating and had a special love for sunsets, beaches, and margaritas—and she was proudly a Jimmy Buffett fan. Her greatest joy, however, was her husband and her daughters. Whatever CaSandra committed herself to, she gave her whole heart. She was kind, caring, thoughtful, and made the world a brighter place simply by being in it. her greatest joys were simple pleasures, like watching her daughters compete in their many sports or spending time in the back yard with dear friends.
She did not love being the center of attention, her pride would beam through when ever speaking of her daughters. They will always be what she considers her greatest gift and achievement. She was a person who took charge and was very driven. She was creative and handy and would do many DIY projects.
CaSandra bravely fought a four-year battle with lung cancer—a battle she approached with courage, strength, and determination far beyond what doctors thought possible. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, remembered for her zest for life and for always putting others before herself.
CaSandra is survived by her husband, Timothy Reicher; her daughters, Marley and Marina; her parents, Don (Sharon) Meyer and Lil (John Sr.) Zolen; and her siblings, Rich (Debbie) Meyer, Mark (Lori) Zolen, Steve (Leigh) Zolen, Johnny Zolen Jr., Amy Meyer and Jennifer Schimmel. She is also survived by her cherished nieces and nephews: Kendall, Kurt, Shannon, Zach, Mackenzie, Rogan, Rylan, Alex, and Ashley. And by brother in law and sister in law Josh and Eileen Reicher and Father in law Rick Reicher.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10850 Main Street, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
For further information, please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or visit www.defiorefuneral.com to leave online condolences.
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
We went to NIU with Casandra. She will be missed immensely.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We are available should you need friends during this time. Grayhawk Drive Neighbors in Algonquin.
I went to high school with Sandra and reconnected through mutual friends in Huntley/Algonquin. Sandra was always a bright, positive light and I am just so saddened to hear this news. My prayers go out to her family and those closet to her.
Am so sorry you and your family have to go through this. Prayers and thoughts are with you all. 💔
I am heartbroken by this loss. Sandra meant so much to me, and I will always cherish the memories we shared together. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss and sending our deepest condolences to your family.
Tim and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. C and the Connell family.
Though it’s been too long since we last saw each other, hearing about CaSandra's loss hit me hard. She was such a bright light. I'll never forget how sweet she was and that incredible smile of hers back in our college days. Holding you and your daughters close in my thoughts, Tim.
She was a brilliant artist, a kind person and a beautiful soul. You are in our hearts and will be remembered.
My sincere and heartfelt sadness for your loss. What a tough thing to go through. May God bless and be with each and every one of you during this very troubling time.
Sandra, few could say they’ve captured as many hearts in a lifetime as you have in your 52 years. We pray for comfort, peace, and healing as you walk through these next steps forward. Isaiah 40:29-31
With all my heart, please accept my deepest condolences, i knew sandra threw her mother lillian and her brother, rich, whom I went to school with.And we were best friends since we were nine years old. Words cannot express what a great person.She was a good friend to all the kids in our old neighborhood, and I know she will be sadly missed by all. 🙏🙏
Tim, Marley and Marina, Cass was the brightest light who touched our lives for the better. She was an absolute gem and we will miss her tremendously. Her courageous fight was an inspiration to everyone, she never gave up. Our condolences to you and all who loved her. We love you!
I went to elementary school and high school with CaSandra. I remember the elementary school days and playing "Grease" at her house in Tomahawk Park. In high school I remember her as a very caring and loyal friend. I deeply regret not reconnecting years ago when I learned of her illness as I was on my own journey with cancer (and still am). I will cherish the childhood memories. My most heartfelt condolences to her family amd friends. You will be in my prayers.
Tim I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your girls at this difficult time.
Words cannot express our sadness. I first met CaSandra in fighting over the 8am childcare time-slot to be the first at the gym. Over the years CaSandra was a friend who was always available and up for almost anything. She was a friend that if we hadn’t talked for months I knew I could call her and we would pick up right where we left off. Whether it was about decorating or redecorating, talking about our kids or meeting up for a coffee or walk and sometimes both! She was a friend we could just laugh at each other and ourselves. She will truly be missed! Tim, you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to Tim, Marley, and Marina. I went to high school with your mom, and no matter how much time had passed, we always picked up right where we left off, as if no time had gone by at all. She had such a kind heart and a beautiful soul. I feel so grateful to have known her. She will be deeply missed.
It has been a long time since I've seen CaSandra and hearing of this news brings me back to the memories I have of her. She was always pleasant to be around and I saw that Tim had found his true love with her. God bless her and the family that surrounds her.
I am so very sorry for your loss. This so incredibly heart breaking. CaSandra was an amazing incredible person, who will be truly missed.
She was a special person.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Our sympathies and prayers to Tim and the girls! Casandra was a great and sweet person. We are devastated this happened to her! God bless your family
Our daughter was a true Warrior, facing life's challenges with courage and grace. She never let setbacks define her, instead she used them as opportunities to grow stronger and wiser. Words cannot express how much she'll be missed.
I has been too long since we last saw each other I am saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Sorry for your loss? Sending our thoughts and prayers to Your families.
Thinking of you and the girls mate our deepest condolences to you all. Kia hors ye Marino Kia whakapapa pounamu ye Moana Hei huarahi ma tarot I te Rangi neo Aroha atu, aroha mai Tatty I a tatou Katia
I didn’t know Cass long, however, it felt like I knew her forever, since the first day we met. She was the easiest person to care for and love right from the beginning. She cared for everyone else first and foremost, and wore her heart on her sleeve. She was one of the kindest, most genuine and caring people I’ve ever met, and although our friendship wasn’t long, I am so grateful that we met. I am forever changed by her presence and the effervescence of her spirit and soul. She was beautiful in every way. She was an angel here on earth. She will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and daughters and family.