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Sandra Kozuh Obituary
Born: July 22, 1942; in Joliet, IL
Died: February 3, 2021; in Phoenix, AZ
Sandra Lee (Klenzak ) Kozuh, 78, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona with her family by her side.
Born July 22, 1942 in Joliet, IL, and predeceased by father, Edward Klenzak (1965); mother, Mildred (Linich) Klenzak-Pavell (1985);and sister, Anne (Klenzak) Skul (2007).
Sandy graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1960, then went to beauty school, married, and had four children who survived her: Barbara, Phoenix, AZ; David (Bobbie), Oswego, IL; Karen (Bob) Chearo, Anthem, AZ; and Eric (Kristin), Royal Palm Beach, FL.
Sandy's 10 grandchildren were the apple of her eye: Andy Chearo, Joliet, IL; Robyn (CJ) Barense, Zeeland,MI; Ben Kozuh, Joliet, IL; Annie Hanaway, Phoenix, AZ; step-grandchildren Keaton (Daniel) Howell, Oswego, IL; Jessica Zuidema, Tampa, FL; and Justin Zuidema, Elk Grove Village, IL; and great-grandchildren Harper Johnson, Emry Johnson and Dominic Howell, all of Oswego, IL. Her favorite activities were watching her grandchildren participate in sports and activities, celebrating special occasions, and always making sure they had plenty of snacks.
Sandy opened 59 Hair Design in her home in 1979. Daughter Karen later joined her at the hair salon and the mother-daughter team was a staple in downtown Plainfield until Sandy's retirement in 2008. After moving to Phoenix, AZ to be near her new granddaughter and escape the frigid Midwest winters, Sandy often said how much she enjoyed Arizona and would constantly marvel at the mountains and gorgeous sunsets, taking innumerable photos and texting them to her friends and family back in Illinois. She liked telling her friends about the time her son-in-law, Bob, saved her from a bobcat stalking her from the backyard fence while she innocently drank her morning coffee on the patio.
A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2021 at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Lockport, IL. As an expression of sympathy and remembrance, the family would appreciate donations in Sandy's name to the American Cancer Society.
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Joyce Saar
February 3, 2026
I think of her now and then and remember the good times.
Joyce Saar
February 3, 2025
Many fond memories of Sandy. It was a good time of life.
Joyce Saar
February 3, 2024
Many memories of many happy times over the years of our friendship.
Joyce Saar
February 3, 2022
Remembering Sandy. The bridge games with our group. Taking Kathi to enjoy time with Barb. Our visits while she did my hair. She's sadly missed. Joyce
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Joyce Saar
February 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Many happy memories of bridge games, social evenings, and many wonderful years of her doing my hair. She was supposed to do it for my funeral!
Antoinette Wicburg
February 13, 2021
so sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy she was a classmate of mine at St. Francis Academy and also went to Beauty School with
her..traveled with her to Springfield Illinois to take our test for our liscense..have fond memories of her as I lost contact after I moved to Florida..may she rest in peace..prayer for her family
Emil & Dorie Bernard
February 13, 2021
Barb, David, Karen, & Eric Sorry to read about Sandy. Our prayers are with her and your whole family
Kim Rife Stephens
February 13, 2021
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother, Barb, Dave, Karen, and Eric. May the wonderful memories that your family created sustain you during this sad time.
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