Sandra L. "Sandy" Gnezda, nee Schuman, age 45, suddenly, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Steger and Oak Forest, IL, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Loving wife of John D. Gnezda. Loving mom of Nicholas, Michael, Madeleine, and John Gnezda. Loving daughter of Robert (Susan) Schuman and Kathleen (late Joseph) Dominski. Dearest sister of Kristine Ritenour, Kevin Dominski, Michael (Rebecca) Schuman, and Amanda Schuman. Kind daughter-in-law of Matthew and Marylin Gnezda. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Also, her loving and faithful companion Catalie. Visitation Monday, June 13, 2016 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311 to St. Liborius Church, 71 W. 35th St. Steger, IL for a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Dennis Spies officiating. Interment Calvary Catholic Cemetery - Steger, IL.Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc. (55 E. Monroe St. Suite 3420 Chicago, IL 60603) or www.diabetes.org greatly appreciated.