Sandra Lee Rausch, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Oro Valley, Arizona. She was born on May 8, 1939 in Aurora, IL.
Sandra graduated from East Aurora High School in 1956 and from Illinois State University in 1960 and received her Masters Degree from Illinois State University in 1968. She was a pioneer in the field of Special Education for 34 years in both elementary schools (East St. Louis, IL) (Riverside, IL) (Oak Brook, IL) and high schools (West Leyden, IL) (Downers Grove, IL). She retired in 1994 from Downers South High School Developmental Education Department. In her retirement she moved to Oro Valley, Arizona. in 1997 with Lorri Jordan. Together they enjoyed traveling in a motor home in the USA, Canada and Mexico. While in Arizona she became a very loyal fan of University of Arizona sports and was also a supporter of local theater. Sandy was a volunteer driver for at risk youth and mentor at Tucson High School for many years. She also became a supporter for Youth On Their Own, Stand Up for Kids and many other charities both locally and nationally. Golf was her passion until rheumatoid arthritis made her hands unable to hold a club. She and her unique spirit will be missed.
She is survived by siblings Janice (Robert) Brent, Norman (Diana) Rausch, James (Loretta) Rausch and numerous nieces and nephews and great nephews and great nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph P. Rausch and Ruth Walter and her siblings Ralph W (Jo Ann) Rausch, Joyce (Robert) Caskey, Carol (Delbert) Wells.
A graveside service will be held Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Cemetery; Fr. Jerome Leake will officiate.
Visitation will be Monday, March 25, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 9:45AM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois. 630-631-5500.
Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Sandra's family.