JoAnn Sandstrom's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

JoAnn Sandstrom

February 18, 1957 - December 12, 2025 (68 years old)

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

JoAnn Sandstrom's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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JoAnn Sandstrom

February 18, 1957 - December 12, 2025 (68 years old)

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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JoAnn Sandstrom Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved JoAnn Sandstrom of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 68, on December 12, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eric Swanson and Ruth Vivian Swanson; and her brother Carl Eric Swanson. She is survived by: her husband Les Allen Sandstrom; her daughters, Lisa Beth VanWagner (Joseph) and Karin Ruth Sandstrom; her grandchildren, Charlotte Elisabeth Sandstrom, Easton Thomas VanWagner, Isla Jo Sandstrom-Wombwell and Emmett Allen VanWagner; her brothers, Terry Alan Swanson and Robert Harold Swanson (Elizabeth); her nieces and nephews, Susan Sandstrom, Robin Elizabeth Morrison (Bradley), Grace Elizabeth Jorgenson (Arek), Brian Sandstrom (Gwen) and Eric Robert Swanson (Stacey); and her caregiver JoAnn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to GEECC in JoAnn's name at https://gecovenant.breezechms.com..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations



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December 23, 2025

Mary Storck Crickmore wrote a sympathy message

“I will miss JoAnn's smile at church! I so enjoyed being with her in the book club. I share your sadness in this time.”


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Dec 21

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Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church
277 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Dec 22

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Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church
277 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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