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Sandra Etchingham Obituary

Sandra J. Etchingham, nee Knudsen, age 65, of Schaumburg, beloved wife of John J. Etchingham; dear daughter of the late Harvey and Betty Knudsen; dear sister of Dr. Peter (Renee) Knudsen of Butte, MT; dear sister-in-law of Robert (Elissa) and Gerald (Marilyn) Etchingham; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Etchingham was a retired engineer at Lucent Technologies, a volunteer at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and a graduate of the University of Montana. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Algrim & Sons Funeral, 330 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg. Funeral prayers Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. Please omit flowers, Masses will be appreciated. Funeral Info 847-882-5580.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2006.

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GW Bill Warren

February 19, 2006

I am saddened to hear of Sandy's loss. I have fun memories of our high school days.

Pastor Bill Warren

Donna Staley

February 18, 2006

I went to junior high and high school with Sandy. My maiden name was Donna Lou Osburn. SHE was a real corker!!

Barbara Curtis (Krings)

February 18, 2006

I was very saddened to read of Sandys death. We grew up together in Great Falls, MT in the FIFTIES!....along with Kit Pressly, DonnaLou Osborne, Dianne Wilder, Karen Johnson, Karen Hansen....etc. We were a fun group of kids....all with moms at home making cookies; dads working somewhere. Truely a wonderful childhood with many, many wonderful memories....and Sandy was an important part of our 'bunch'. It is sad that we all drifted apart....but with the kind of friendship we all had, she will not be forgotten....ever! God bless and hugssss.



Barbara Curtis

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