Sandra Osis died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on the evening of October 18, 2026. Born in Latvia to Indra and Aleksandr Erins. Sister to Peter, Mara, and Jānis. Married for over 50 years to Aivar Osis. Mother to Karl, Aleks, Larisa and John. Grandmother to Clara, Julia and Amelia. Taught Honors English and Drama at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago for over 25 years. She remained dedicated to raising expectations and achievements, teaching thousands of students and helped form the first student theater programs at Goodman, Steppenwolf and Lookingglass theatre companies.
Memorial Visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17w201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, on Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, where a Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 pm.
