David Sanstrom

David D. Sanstrom, 74, of St. Joseph, IL, died on 5/19/25, 2025, at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL. He was born on January 23, 1951, in Kankakee, IL, the son of David J. and Laura Lu (nee Dennis) Sanstrom. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; three brothers and sisters-in-law; Jim (Lana) Sanstrom of Newman, IL, Gerry (Denise) Sanstrom of Grant Park, IL, and Joe (Lisa) Sanstrom of Wheaton, IL.; his nieces and nephews, Scott Sanstrom, Patrick (Jaye) Sanstrom, Matt (Laura Asbury) King, Christopher (girlfriend, Lizzie Ann) Sanstrom, Beth (Dustin) Schoenbeck, Damon Alexander Sanstrom-Elliott, Roger (fiancée, Hannah), Damon Sanstrom, Joan Sharp, and Wayne (Barb) Sharp; his great nieces and nephew, Layke Sanstrom, Anchor Sanstrom, Ainsley Asbury King, Freya Asbury King, and Jolene Schoenbeck; his Aunt Carol Heater and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Susan Carol King; niece, Amelia C. “Amy” King, Genevieve Sanstrom, L.H. Sanstrom, Dan Hanson, Wally Heater, Mary Alice Wagner and Ruth Dennis. David was a graduate of Momence High School. As a Scout of Momence Boy Scout Troop 391, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a sophomore in high school. He attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. One of his great interests as a young man and through his adult years was Amateur Radio; he was licensed as a “Ham” Radio Operator. David retired from being an over the road truck driver.

David had a great love for his family and enjoyed time spent with them at family gatherings and at the Momence Gladiola Festival every August lifelong. Another love was for his beloved dogs and parakeets which held a special place in his heart. David enjoyed photography, gardening, musical plays/concerts, spending time with Susan, Sherry, Ben, Rick and HAM friends as well as listening to barbershop quartet.

Please join David’s family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Mass Intention Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church 405 W. Clark St. Champaign, IL. 61820 on Tuesday June 3, 2025, at 7am and on Friday June 27, 2025, at 8:15am.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church 119 Market St. Momence, IL. on Saturday June 7, 2025, at 10:00am. Inurnment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Momence.

Lunch will be provided at Hoppy Pig 135 N. Bradley Rd., Bradley, IL. 60915 at 12pm on Saturday June 7, 2025.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s Champaign Chapel on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1-3pm.

Cremation rites have been arranged at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s Champaign Chapel 710 N Neil Street Champaign, Illinois 61820.