Sandra "Sandy" Cross has died

Sandra Cross is the wife of Brian Cross, a member of the board of education Proviso Township High Schools (District 209). The death notice below is reprinted from the Chicago Tribune.

Sandra M. "Sandy" Cross, nee Dingels, age 30, passed away suddenly surrounded by family and friends; loving and devoted wife of Brian; loving mother of newborn Kennedy Catherine; cherished daughter of Thomas and Sandra, nee Wojcik; dear sister of Tom and Sue (Chris) Padulo; fond daughter-in-law of Joe and Mary Ann Cross; niece of Carol McGowan, Jerry (Jassia) Wojcik and many other aunts and uncles as well as cousin of many. Active member of the Chicago Frozen Snappers Hockey Team, graduate of Elmhurst College and Co-Founder of Puck Cancer. Sandy lived a life dedicated to the loving and caring of others. She will be greatly missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her. Visitation Monday, 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Rd. (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. at Saint Domitilla Catholic Church, Hillside. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kennedy Catherine Cross Trust Fund, c/o Chase Bank, 11211 Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018.

Brian was really into being married, owning a home and starting a family. All deaths are painful, but it's easy to see how Sandy's death is especially tragic for Sandy and the rest of their families.