Meagan C. Sunde

Meagan was an incredibly beautiful woman whose life will forever be remembered as an inspiration of love, faith, hope, courage and fun. Even though she valiantly fought this battle with cancer for many years it never diminished her strong courageous spirit, her will to live and her faith in God never wavered. She walked through every challenge with dignity, strength and grace. The love and prayers of family, her huge network of friends, neighbors and co-workers were a treasured gift in her life. That outpouring of love and support brought her much comfort and carried her through many hard times. Meagan was one of those rare people that despite her own struggles, never complained and was genuinely interested in the lives of others. She was always there to reach out to offer love, help and words of encouragement. She would light up the room when she walked in and that beautiful light shined through her amazing smile. The motto she lived by was “Kindness Rocks!” Meagan loved passionately and lived her life courageously. She loved God, she loved life, she loved her family and people. She served at her church, Willow Creek, where she was a member for the past 12 years. She was also part of the Lou Malnati's Pizza “family” and had been a server until her last bout with cancer a year ago.

Meagan was born in Sacramento, California, July 4th,1968 but grew up in Lima, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Richard Charles Walsh, who preceded her in death and Terre Ann Walsh who survives. Meagan had four brothers, two sisters and was the youngest daughter of the seven children. She attended school in Elida, Ohio and graduated from Elida High School in 1986. In 1988 she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and earned her Associates Degree in Early Child Development. It was there she met the love of her life and on May 4th, 1990, she married her best friend and husband, John Sunde. They have two beautiful children, John and Skylar, who she loved dearly and with all her heart. She was extraordinarily proud of each of them, their accomplishments and the many gifts and talents they had to offer the world.

She is survived by her loving husband, John; her son, John; her daughter, Skylar; her mother, Terre Walsh: her siblings: Joni Padilla & Dennis; John Walsh & Angela; Jim Walsh & Robin; Shanna Ruppert & Todd; and Sean Walsh. Her sister-in-law Susan Laschi & Joe. 24 nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Charles Walsh and her brother, Aaron Michael Walsh.

The Celebration of her Extraordinary Life Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on December 4th, 2014, at Willow Creek Community Church Chapel, (Building B) 67 Algonquin Rd, South Barrington IL. 60010

There will be a reception following the Celebration.

Memorials may be made to the family to be a established at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.