Gene D. Sandstrom (Magicman)
Formerly of Arlington Heights

Eugene D. “Gene” Sandstrom, of Grayslake, was born September 19, 1932 in Chicago to Fred and Dorothy (nee Millard) Sandstrom. He died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at North Chicago VA Hospice.

Gene learned close-up magic at an early age, and honing his skill over the years, continued his love of it to the delight of friends and family. He was the owner of Around the Clock Limousine Inc. and a former bartender. Gene served in the Navy during the Korean War.

His survivors include his loving wife, Karen (nee Flack); his son Kevin Sandstrom; his stepdaughters Valerie Lucke and Victoria Johnson; his grandchildren Caitlen and Jessica Lucke; his sister Audrey (Ralph) Kornack of Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special buddy, Joey.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dorothy Scott.

Visitation from 3:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Funeral service 10:30 AM, Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. Interment at Mt. Emblem Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to North Chicago VAMC, Community Affairs (135) for Hospice, 3001 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064 or to Save-A-Pet Inc., 31664 N. Fairfield Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.