Sandra Sue Pope

Sandra Pope, 85, passed away peacefully on December 31st. Born in Burlington, Iowa, to Alfred and Edith (Wilke) Wasson, she graduated from Danville High School in 1957 and AIB College of Business in Des Moines, where she was a member of Alpha Iota Sorority.

Sandra had a distinguished career as an Executive Secretary and later as a Realtor, earning honors such as the RE/MAX Hall of Fame award. She was a dedicated volunteer for organizations including the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, Sparrow’s Nest, and the McHenry County Food Bank.

Sandra cherished time with family and friends, enjoyed reading, playing the piano, scrapbooking, and cheering on Chicago sports teams.

She is survived by her children, Jeffery Pope, Lori (Wolfgang) Stange, Kelli (Philip) Claps, and Ryan (Jennifer) Pope; grandchildren, Gunther Stange, Deiter Stange, Allie Brazelton, Addison Claps, and Lydia Pope; her sister, Carolyn (Dick) Horn; nephews, Rick (Esther) Horn and David (Kristy) Horn; and many cousins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, from 4pm until a service at 7pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. Gravesite services will follow at Jaggar Cemetery, Danville, Iowa on Saturday, January 11, at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or The Senior Care Volunteer Network in Crystal Lake.

Sandra will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and love for those around her.