Joseph Sands Obituary
We bid farewell to Joseph Sands (Wood River, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 5, 2025 at the age of 63. Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Jerry Sands and Jo Ann Sands (Yarnell); his daughters, Samantha Bender (John) of Colgate, WS, Kathleen Sands of Collinsville and Kristian Batson (Matt) of Staunton; his grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob, Mary, Elizabeth, Abigail Bnder, Archer Heyen, Jasper and Norah Batson; and his siblings, Mike Sands (Janet) of Chicago, Bruce Sands of Gillespie and Nancy Carlson (Mike) of Newport News, VA..
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church (1327 Vaughn Rd #1890, Wood River, IL 62095). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
