Sandra Lorraine Boggs

On May 3rd, 2025, Sandra “Sandy” Lorraine Boggs, age 84, of Lake Zurich, IL, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. In her final days, she was surrounded by love with her husband and loving family by her side. Sandy was born on August 19,1940 in Chicago to the late Frieda Keller & Robert Stromberg.

Sandy was preceded in death by her stepmother, Vera Stromberg; her granddaughter, Jessica Lester; and two brothers, Kent Stromberg and Richard Stromberg.

Sandy is survived by her husband and best friend of 40 years, Robert “Bob” Laskowski; her children, Kathy (Ken) Lester, Shane (Sharon) Meeks, and Melissa (Todd) Nelson-Vandiver; her 10 treasured grandchildren, Michael Lester, Jason (Natalie) Lester, Cody (Kelsey) Lester, Jake (Megan) Meeks, Kori Meeks, Sarah (Dean) Lester-Jepsen, Willow Nelson, Alyse Meeks, Brody Vandiver, and Ben Nelson; and 5 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jameson, Nicholas, Levi & Leonidas.

Sandy was born in Chicago, IL. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Zurich, IL.

Sandy found her love of animals on her grandparents’ farm as a child, where she raised a pet rooster. Sandy’s love of animals would continue through her life with many beloved dogs and a lifetime of horseback riding. Her horse, Shilo was her pride and joy.

Sandy began her life of philanthropy as a teen Candy Striper at Lutheran General Hospital. Her heart drew her to help many people, giving a hand of emotional support, time, money, a warm meal, or a comforting roof over their heads.

Sandy was a lifetime accountant. She was very proud to run her tax business from her home for over 40 years. She had many treasured clients and, incredibly, continued working into her 84th year of life.

Sandy was known for her laugh and great sense of humor, even into her final days. She never met a stranger. She was creative, fun, and loved people.

The light of Sandy’s life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, Bob; cooking, gardening, traveling and watching their weekly shows. Her greatest lifetime achievement was her place as matriarch of an incredibly tight family of over 30 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Sandy will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 West Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. A funeral service will occur Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.