Sandra Lee Kawaguchi

Sandra Lee Kawaguchi obituary, Chicago, IL

Sandra Lee Kawaguchi

Sandra Kawaguchi Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 8, 2023.
Sandy Kawaguchi, 62. 12/07/2022, Chicago, IL. Loving mother of Elizabeth and Yoshimi Schmidt. Beloved sister to Karen, Deborah, Kevin and Beverly. Ice skating mom and her children's biggest fan. Her smile will shine on for ETERNITY. Celebrate Sandy's Joy for Life Memorial "SK8 GR8" Ice Show 04/15/2023 7pm at McFetridge Sports Center in Chicago, IL. Memorial Service 04/16/2023 at Olson Burke-Sullivan Funeral Home in Chicago, IL.

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January 3, 2025

Lita Hoover posted to the memorial.

April 16, 2023

Elaine Yamada posted to the memorial.

April 15, 2023

Jeanie & Jason Bussell planted trees.

Lita Hoover

January 3, 2025

Still missing you and your infectious laugh Sandy.

Elaine Yamada

April 16, 2023

Dear Elizabeth, Yoshimi and the whole Kawaguchi/Schmidt/Yoshida Clan,
Thinking of you as you honor Sandy and celebrate her life.
Sending Love from Baltimore,
Your cousin Elaine

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Mariah Adorno

January 9, 2023

My family and I all skated at Mcfetridge, and Sandy was always there with the biggest smile on her face. She really was her daughters biggest fan!
Her smile was such a contagious one! An absolute Angel on earth, a rare one indeed. She will be deeply missed!

Amelia

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No matter what was happening, Sandy always wore the biggest smile and brightened every room. She was the most positive person I´ve ever met. She was hope and joy personified. She was resilient and the best friend anyone could have. Sandy was thoughtful, generous, and unique. She was the kind of friend who would call, text, send a card, and offer a snack (there was always a granola bar or chocolate in her purse)- anything to make you feel better. She loved stories and would follow-up for more details. She loved love! She loved hard and unconditionally. She loved Starbucks, fancy hosiery, short skirts, fun shoes and accessories, big purses, and themed-outfits. I miss her dearly.

Lita Hoover

January 8, 2023

Sandy, I will always love and miss you You were such a bright light in all the lives you touched. Rest peacefully my friend Lita

Elizabeth schmidt

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January 3, 2025

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