Sandra K. “Sandy” Ellingsen, age 65, longtime resident of Buffalo Grove, IL went to be with her Lord on June 1, 2025. Beloved wife of Dave Ellingsen; loving mother of Ryan (Tiffany) and Steven (Julie) Ellingsen; proud grandmother of Gavin, Carson, Kayleigh and Jordyn; devoted daughter of Gilbert and Nancy Holz; dear sister of Jeanette (Greg) Alcoe and Timothy (Ashlyn) Holz; beloved daughter-in-law of the late Arthur and Elsie Ellingsen; dear sister-in-law of Paul (Victoria) and Glenn (Linda) Ellingsen; loving aunt of eleven nieces and nephews.
When she wasn’t busy with her family Sandy had a lifelong passion and love for music which she established into a fulfilling career as a band director and musician. She was excited to play her flute as a devoted member of the North Shore Concert Band and in church. Faith was an integral part of Sandy’s life. She was an active member of The Orchard in Arlington Heights and former longtime member of Our Savior Evangelical Free Church in Wheeling and Prospect Heights Baptist Church. She also regularly devoted time to caring for and ministering to children.
Visitation Saturday, June 14, 10am until time of service at 12 Noon at The Orchard, 1330 N. Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights.
Condolences can be shared at glueckertfh.com or (847) 253-0168.