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Sandra Degnan Obituary

Degnan, Sandra Ann (nee Steigerwald). Beloved Wife of Timothy. Loving mother of Julie, Timothy (Sue), Patricia (Dan) Woods, Jack (Liza), Michael (Am.y) And Daniel (Cindi). Dearest Grandmother of Samantha, Daniel,Michael, Caitlyn, Emily, Maggie, Erin, Alexis, Lindsay, Makayla, Maura, Meghan and Grace. Dear Sister of Christine(George) Skepnek, Karl (Rita) and Tom (Debbi). Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon at Nativity of Our Lord Church 37th and Union streets, Chicago. Interment Private. Arrangements by Cumberland Chapels 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Degnan

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Fr. Dan Brandt

November 14, 2011

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sandra will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 27 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may her family know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: 312/738-7588]

October 31, 2011

My sincere sorry for the loss of Sandra. I went to grammar school with Sandra and she was one of my best friends along with Jimmy Mack and Judy Dupere. Sharon Pfeiffer I also knew and we had great times together as children which I canot forget.Sandra influenced me greatly!
Carole Seem Smith, Vass, NC

Ken & Geri Keim

October 8, 2011

Tim, Our deepest sympathies go out to your family in your time of need.

October 6, 2011

My sincere sympathy to the Degnan and Steigerwald families on your loss. I went to grammar school with Sandy and shared many happy school times with her. Although we had not seen one another for years, I still remember her kind and gentle personality. She certainly will be missed and remembered fondly by those who knew her.

Sharon Pfeiffer Cataldo

Andrea Mickiewicz

October 5, 2011

Julie - My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I feel the pain of your mom's loss. Her gentleness will live on in our memories and you are all in my prayers.

Hilarie (Goetz) Kuziela

October 5, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs Degnan being a beauty inside and out when Julie and I were classmates in high school. All of you are in my prayers.

Terry Moran

October 4, 2011

Dear Tim-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 3, 2011

Dear Tim - Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time - Pat Hartnett, Chicago, IL

Brad O'Halloran

October 1, 2011

Please accept the condolences and prayers of all of us at The University of Notre Dame. A candle has been lit in the Grotto on campus in Sandy's memory.

Frank A. Damato

October 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother. Sorry I was unable to express my condolences personally at the Church but I was out of town and just returned home. My prayers are with yiu.

Heidi Walsh

October 1, 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Gerald and Heidi (Knapczyk) Walsh

Christine Imparato

September 30, 2011

Regret that I couldn't be there for the service as I am out of town. So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.

Hubert Hermanek Jr.

September 30, 2011

My dad and I express our deepest sympathies to your family on your loss. Please let me know if we can do anything for you.

Joseph Gagliano

September 30, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 29, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you Tim, and to all the Degnan children who were so very dear to Sandy.
Ken & Cindee Mitchell

Sharron Klopp

September 29, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ethel howard

September 29, 2011

Boss (Tim),
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you, Ethel & Family

September 29, 2011

Degnan Family

Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia Wodarczyk (Thorne)
Anita Wodarczyk

Jerry Holmberg

September 29, 2011

To the entire Degnan Family:
I pray God will give you the strength to endure your great loss. You know her love will be with you always !
God's peace be with you all.

Kristin Gembara(Urbanski)

September 29, 2011

Dear Degnan Family,
My deepest sincere prayers are directed to your family at this time. Sandy was a special lady who I always kept in my thoughts as I grew into adulthood, especially when I became a mother. Sincerely,

Ray Cachares

September 29, 2011

My sincere condolences to the entire Degnan family. My thoughts and prayers are are with you.

John McCabe

September 29, 2011

Tim, my heart goes out to you and your family, We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

September 29, 2011

Tim,

Please accept our condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom and Kathy Hawrysz

September 29, 2011

may god bless the entire degnan family at
this time, hey tim we're here for you if you need us dennis richard, barbara mc kennie, guillermo rodriguez.

September 29, 2011

The Degnan Family

Our Deepest Condolenses on the loss of your wife and mother. May God help you in this time of a very great loss. We have great memories of Sandy and all of you. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Patrick & Beverly Twist
Kevin, Patrick & Kimberly

Bob Lanigan

September 29, 2011

Danny Degnan and the entire extended family, I wish you only the cherished memories of the loved and lost.

Clinton Shepherd

September 29, 2011

Michael Degnan & The Degnan Family,

My prayers go out to you. May God be with you & your family, in this time of need.

September 29, 2011

Jack,The Degnan & Steigerwald Families,

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you & your families at this most difficult time. May the Love & Memories of Sandra keep you till Eternity. God be with you & your Families.
UIC Engineers & Staff

Al and Toni Krygowski

September 29, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Botica

September 29, 2011

Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Marty and Kathy Botica & Family

john king

September 29, 2011

tim, you have been a freind and mentor. my deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of need. you have my #. from: john king dwm. and all the north side king family members.

Central Dispatch 4pm - 12am

September 28, 2011

Dear Degnan familiy our deepest condolences and sympathies on behalf of Tim's co-workers at Central Dispatch to the family and family friend's of Sandra Degnan Godspeed Sandra

Bob Repel

September 28, 2011

To Tim and the Degnan family please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss of Sandy.Unfortunately I am out of town and cannot attend the services but my prayers are with and for you all.

Bob Repel

Kathy Przekwas

September 28, 2011

To all the Degnan Family,
Mrs. Degnan and you all are in our prayers. What a special lady she was. She will not be forgotten and her specialness will live on her children and grandchildren. You are all a testament to what she was. Be proud.
Love and friendship always,
The Przekwas Family

Jim & Mary Jane Parchem

September 28, 2011

TO THE DEGNAN FAMILY. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES.
SORRY WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE THE TRIP TO CHICAGO.
JIM AND MARY JANE PARCHEM

Mike Glennon

September 28, 2011

Degnan & Steigerwald Family,

God bless you in this time of sorrow and your extended family remain in our thoughts and prayers. A great woman who will be sorely missed by all.

Glennon Family

linda yolich(mclaughlin)

September 28, 2011

My prayers are with your family. This is from Linda Yolich,(McLaughlin now) John Yolich's daughter. My mom Rose and my dad John knew you years ago and I remember playing with your children when we were small. If you would like to talk you can contact me on facebook. God bless.

robert melone

September 28, 2011

Our deepest sympathies go out to your family in your time of need.

Millie Velazquez

September 28, 2011

To Tim and family, my heart goes out to you all, may God comfort you at this time of loss. Remember the good times you had with your wife and as a mother;that will help to ease the pain.

September 28, 2011

To Tim and the Degnan Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. With Deepest Sympathies, Neil Hedlund and the Hedlund Family

Dave Zybak

September 28, 2011

Degnan Family,
I am praying for you in this moment of true loss. I had the pleasure of knowing her from an early age and can say that she truly was a gem of a person.
My prayers are with each of you.
God Bless.

September 28, 2011

To the Degnan Family , All of us here at Navy Pier are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Sandra Ann Degnan all of our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Virginia Clark and the Pier Park Staff

Sue Pietrucha-Barg

September 28, 2011

On behalf of the SMPH High School Class of 1960 I want to extend to you, the
family of Sandy Steigerwald Degnan, our
condolences on your great loss. Many of
us remember Sandy from high school. We
were saddened to hear of her passing.
May the happy memories you share bring
you comfort in your grief.

Don Eilers

September 28, 2011

Tim and Family:

So sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark Mahoney

September 28, 2011

Dan and Cindi and the entire Degnan family. My heart breaks knowing the sadness you all feel. Your Mom was such a wonderful person and you now carry on her legacy by being the wonderful person you are. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz DeLaurentis (Mitchell)

September 28, 2011

To the Degnan and Steigerwald families...I am extending my deepest sympathy to the entire family at this time. I am very sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. No one can take the place of a mother, wife, grandmother, sister. Remember all the good times shared with her and hold them close to your heart...God Bless

Maria Antczak

September 28, 2011

Patti & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Love to you all.

Maria Antczak & Family

Jack Wilson

September 28, 2011

Our deepest thoughts and prayers to your family. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed. God bless.

Bob & Bobbie Wojtecki

September 28, 2011

I had the pleasure of knowing Sandra in high school, and the privilage to sit next to her in sophomore homeroom. The years have pasted, but I have never forgoten the kind and gentle personality she possesed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tim and family.

Carol Nowacki

September 28, 2011

It hurts my heart to hear about Sandra. She was such a wonderful, caring person. She was a kind soul & we will miss her deeply. You are all in our thoughts. Michael & Carol Nowacki

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

September 28, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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