Michele Sandrik Obituary

Michele Sandrik
Born: November 17, 1954 in Chicago, IL
Died: March 19, 2024 in Hampstead, NC
Michele Sandrik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at the age of 69.
Michele was born on November 17, 1954 in Chicago, IL where she spent most of her early years until marrying and moving to Riverside, IL. There, she spent over 40 years living and raising her family while participating as an active member of the community.
Her recent years were spent in Hampstead, North Carolina enjoying retirement with her husband and spending time with grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling for family vacations, hosting friends and family in her home, and spoiling her grandkids. She will be remembered for her warmth and friendliness, generosity to family and those in need, and thoughtfulness toward others despite her own physical limitations.
Michele is survived by her husband, Mark Sandrik, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage, her children John Sandrik (Rachel), Rachel Donoghue (Michael), and Matthew Sandrik (Lisa), as well as her grandchildren Evelyn and Jude Sandrik, Benjamin Sandrik, and Ronan Donoghue. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Kmak, her father, Mitchell Kowynia, and her brother, Leonard Kowynia.
Michele's life will be honored in a memorial service at Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside, IL, located at 400 Nuttall Rd., on June 29th at 10:00 am. Following the service, all are welcome to attend light refreshments in the church basement.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Michele's memory to Friedman Place of Chicago at www.friedmanplace.org, where Michele's brother Leonard received exceptional care for many years.
She will be dearly missed and will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.