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Sandra HECHT Obituary
Sandra L. Hecht
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Sandra L. Hecht, 72, passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at her Springfield home.
She was born June 28, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Paul and Rosemary Harbaugh.
Sandy met her husband, Thomas Hecht, while attending the University of Illinois, and they were married Dec. 28, 1961. They moved to the Springfield area in 1972. The couple recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a cruise to the Amazon River in Brazil.
She worked for many years in the Illinois House and Senate, and retired as Director of Oak Ridge Cemetery in 2000. She travelled extensively with her husband and family since that time and enjoyed playing bridge with her many Springfield friends. Tom and Sandy spent their winters in Marco Island, Fla.
Survivors include her husband, Tom; two children, Kevin (wife, Laura) Hecht and Tony Hecht of Pleasant Plains; four grandchildren: David, Jennifer, Zach and Dan; three brothers: John (wife, Grace) Harbaugh of Villa Park, Ill., Norm Harbaugh of Kettering, Ohio and Tim Harbaugh of Chicago; two sisters, Peg (husband, Tom) Bowden of Lombard, Ill., and Rosemary (husband, Jim) McDonald of Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Cremation will be provided by Lincoln Land Cremation Society with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Home Services-Hospice, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62704.
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for Sandra HECHT
Margit Filian
October 2, 2013
Tom and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We will all miss Sandy very much.
God Bless,
Tony and Margit
Susan Wisdom (Sheaks)
September 29, 2013
Tom & Family, I was so honored last summer when Sandy & Norm showed up for my 60th birthday, family reunion at Kiawah Island. It was special then, and even more so so now. I will always have fond memories of Sandy from childhood summers in Oak Park. She will be greatly missed, but I know we will meet again.
bob sheaks
September 25, 2013
Tom & Family,
The Kansas City branch and the Oak Park branch of the family had a minor reunion last summer in SC. It was great to renew long term family relationships. Its meaningfulness is especially clear now.
Pam McNichols
September 23, 2013
Tom and Family,
I recently heard the sad news. Years ago, Sandy was in great group of part- time trainees. I was one of the instructors. Her lively intelligence and great sense of humor made the class a better experience for all.
She was also compassionate and sensible and helped me through some turbulent times. What a lovely person! Please accept my sincere synpathy for your loss.
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Colleen Crowley-Crespo
September 22, 2013
Dear Tom, Kevin, Tony and family ,
Thinking of you with fond memories , words can not express the sadness I feel . There were few that could compare to Sandy, your awesome wife Tom and your amazing mom , Kevin and Tony . May you all find comfort in ALL the loving memories, today , tomorrow and all the tomorrow's to come.
Love,
Colleen Crowley-Crespo and family
Norm Harbaugh
September 21, 2013
Tom,
I am thankful for the love and affection you demonstrated in your 51 year marriage to Sandy. I know you will miss her. I certainly do, but my hope in Jesus assures me that I will see her again because of the prayer Sandy prayed on July 4th with Rose, Peg and I.
Anita Hagen-Million
September 19, 2013
To all the Hecht family - so sorry to read of your loss. I remember enjoyable summers when Kevin, Laura & I were in college - shared with Sandy and Tom. Loss of a parent is so hard----you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Judy Crowley
September 18, 2013
Words cannot describe what we all feel in loosing sandy. She meant so much as a friend and my childrenremember lots of great times thru their growing up years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom,Kevin tony and families at this difficult time. l
Cherie O'Neill
September 18, 2013
Tony, Jenny, Zach and Dan, We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love, Cherie and Mitch
September 17, 2013
Tom, Kevin, Tony, and Family, We are saddened to hear of Sandy's death. She loved you all so much. Sandy was a wonderful wife, mom, and grandma. We'll always remember her energy and warmth.
Keith and Laurie Elzerman
Jean Godden
September 17, 2013
Tom and Family,
Please accept my condolencies. Sandy was such a great a lively addition to our family. I so loved having her along on our family reunions and, of course, the times that you were able to get to Seattle. May you have beautiful memories to comfort you.
Rose Storey
September 17, 2013
Tom & family. I was so very sorry to read about Sandy. She was a great person & I loved playing bridge with her. I know she's in Heaven now, teaching someone all the tricks of bridge. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
September 17, 2013
Tom, You have our sympathy . We are never ready to give up our loved ones no matter what the circumstance . Please know we will be praying for The Lord to give you comfort during this time. Jim and Pat Wistrom. Des Moines and Marco Island
Ed and Lois Dixon
September 17, 2013
Tom and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. I will never forget that beautiful smile and her delicious cookies and brownies that she always shared with us. She will be greatly missed on the 16th Floor at South Seas.
Manish Patel
September 17, 2013
Kevin, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Susie Madsen-Lounsbury
September 17, 2013
Tom, I extend my deepest sympathy. I will always remember Sandy for her wonderful smile and enthusiasm for life and her devotion to you and her sons and grandchildren. I will miss her on the 16th floor in Marco.
Ericka Perkins
September 17, 2013
Prayers to your family, may your loved one have a safe journey to heaven. I believe this is the wife of a great teacher I had at Southeast High School, may he be comforted by his family and friends.
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