Sandra Jean Dille

Sandra Jean Grierson was born in Illinois on April 25, 1941 to Leonard and Sarah Grierson. She left this earth on October 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Sandy is survived by her devoted husband John, three children: Cynthia, Karen and Jon, three grandchildren and their spouses: Jessica and Eric, Thomas and Krista, and Robert and Alicia, two great grandchildren: Jude and Beau, sister Sara and many nieces and nephews.

Sandy was the youngest of 5 girls. All sisters remained close throughout their lives. All sisters married, lived in close proximity to each other and raised dozens of cousins. Our families shared endless memories including family picnics, holiday celebrations and vacations.

Sandy was married just out of high school to John Alfred Dille. Sandy and “Dille” as she always called him, had a marriage of devotion for 64 spectacular years. Sandy and “Dille” are devout Catholics, who share their faith with all they touch. Their love of faith and family cultivated closed relationships wherever they went.

With Sandy and “Dille”, their family extended well beyond blood lines. They reached with helping hands to all that crossed their paths. Sandra brought joy to everyone she came in contact with.

She was independent and determined in nature. She instilled a strong work ethic in all her children. She held a variety of jobs outside the home including being Real Estate agent, and working for engineering firms, but she considered her family her life’s purpose.

She was passionate about volunteering for causes that touched her heart. She volunteered regularly at church events, held bible studies, and was a Eucharistic Minister.

She will be missed by so many; however, we can take comfort in knowing she is in heaven now; she is out of pain and at peace. May her joyful spirit, her love of family and her faith in God live on in all of us.

“God’s will was done” You are home!