Sandra C. Sampson, 77 of Algonquin, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday evening, December 28, 2016.
She was born October 7, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur W. and Ebba (Peterson) Lindahl. She graduated from Arlington Heights High School, class of 1957 and later Robert Morris Academy. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert W. Sampson on January 31, 1960. The couple made their home in Arlington Heights. Sandra worked for UOP with other family for many years prior to raising her family and later worked as an administrative assistant for Arthur Andersen. In 1981 they moved to Wayne, Illinois. Robert passed away in 1989. In 1997 Sandra met Gerhard Landrowski and the couple made their home in Algonquin. They have been devoted to one another for many years. She was a member of the Boulder Ridge Country Club, book club and mahjongg group. Family and friends were of great importance to Sandra
She is survived by her children, Robert W. (Constance) Sampson, Jr., of Itasca, Deborah L. (Greg) Cazel of Lake in the Hills, Peter C. (Susan) Sampson of Itasca and Michael A. (Elizabeth) Sampson of Streamwood, her grandchildren Ken (Jennifer), Jennifer (Chris), Maggie, Chris, Amanda, Alison, Ben, John, Anna, Bob, Jack, Justin, Jessica and Tyler, her great-granddaughters, Eleanor & Amelia, her nephews and niece, Christopher (Julie), William (Cassie) and Catherine Lindahl, her partner, Gerhard Landrowski of Algonquin and his children, Mark (Traci) Landrowski and their children, Drew & Anya and Erik (Nicole) Landrowski and their children, Ty, Kyra & Kylie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her brother, William.
A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 with a Service of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Foundation for Womens’ Cancer. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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you will be missed may you rip and peace to your family love Cathy
I know Sandra was a special Mother and friend to many. May the many wonderful memories sustain you as you go on without her, and that you are blessed with those many treasured stories.
Sandy will always have a special place in my heart. She was a wonderful and loving friend for many years. May she rest in peace.
Although I never met Sandy, I want to thank her for loving my friend Liz like she was her own daughter. My sincere condolences to Sandys entire family.