Sandra Marie King

Sandra was born to the late Charles and Mildred Smisek, on May 17, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the Berwyn-Cicero area. She graduated from Morton East High School in 1963.

She is survived by her husband Richard G. King of 57 years. Sandra is also survived by two children: Katherine King, of Maywood; and Heather King of Bloomington. She is survived by two grandchildren: Emily King and Zachary King, both of Berkeley. Sandra is also survived by her sister, Charlene (Jessie) Lampert, of Dixon. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

“Sandie” as she was called by family and friends, was gifted in the area of the arts. She played the flute in the marching band and enjoyed drawing, painting, and making custom-made items for family members. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant at the National Bank of Commerce in Berkeley. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed attending games or watching the team play on TV. Sandie was very involved in school activities including being a “Room Mother” and sharing her love and passion for the Arts by being a “Picture Lady”. She would check out pieces of art and create a presentation about the artist for the school-aged students. Sandie was also involved with the Booster Club at Proviso West High School to support the sports teams. She attended every softball game for her daughters. Next, she was highly involved with raising her grandchildren. She loved animals including her beloved cat, Fergus.

Sandie’s wishes were to not have a wake or funeral, and she will be cremated. She will join her late parents in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating in her name to either the Magnificent Mutts Animal Rescue in Hillside (https://www.magnificentmutts.org/) where she adopted her cat, or the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer.html) to help with cancer research and improving treatments.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnchicago.com for the King family.