Joshua J. Sander

Joshua Joseph Sander, 39, of Bourbonnais, passed away at his home, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from complications of his diabetes. He was born February 20, 1985, in Elgin, the son of Joseph H. and Patricia R. Sander. After graduating from BBCHS, he attained his associate’s degree in accounting from KCC. Joshua worked in maintenance at Shapiro Development Center. He was a generous giver to numerous charities. He began donating blood to the American Red Cross as a teen and continued to do so for as long as his health allowed. As a universal blood type, he donated gallons of blood and plasma throughout his life. Josh was a frequent concert attendee and enjoyed a variety of classic rock bands, especially Godsmack. He liked to travel, play bingo, and walk in nature. He loved The Three Stooges and “I Love Lucy”. Josh was also a life-long wrestling fan, his favorite wrestler being Mick Foley. He had the ability to make people laugh and was kind in heart and spirit. He was the first to reach out when help was needed. Joshua is survived by his mother, Patricia Sander; his older brother, Michael Sander; his adult nieces and nephews, Jenna, Devin, and Eddie; as well as several younger nieces and nephews. His loss will be mourned by his special cousin, Zachary Sander. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sander; sister, Jolene (Jodi) Sander; and special uncle, Greg. Visitation will be held Monday, December 23, 2024, from 4 p.m. until the memorial service at 6:30 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harbor House, P.O. Box 1824, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901.