Stanley C. Sampson, 93, of Mt. Prospect passed away at 7:15 in the evening on January 18th, 2018 at home surrounded by the women that he loved. Stan, or Swede he was often called, was born October 19, 1924 in Chicago to Carl and Anna (Anderson) Sampson. He was the youngest of five children who have all preceded him in death.
Stan grew up blocks from Wrigley field. As a young boy he would help to collect trash in the stands after games for a ticket to an upcoming game. This was the start of his love for the cubs. Stan was beyond ecstatic when the cubs won the World Series after a lifetime of waiting. Stan joined the Army in March of 1943 following his January graduation from Lane Technical High School.
Stan is a veteran of World War II, where he was a General Mechanic stationed in the Philippines. Stan was discharged in 1946. Upon returning home to Chicago, Stan met his wife, Madeline, at a CYO dance and started his career at Schindler-Haughton Elevators. He worked his way up to District Construction Manager. After 45 years in the elevator business, Stan retired in 1990 to take on a new role as grandfather and spend quality time with his family. His wife, daughter, granddaughter and sister-in-law were the apples of his eye. He did everything he could for his ladies, which they are forever grateful.
Stan was always ready to lend a hand to friends, family and strangers. He especially loved doing handyman chores around the house and you could often find him out tinkering in his garage. In his later years, neighbors would find Stan still out in the garage, but instead, sitting in a lawn chair watching the neighborhood.
Stan is survived by one daughter, Linda (Rodger) Allhands of Dewey; Granddaughter, Jessica Allhands of Bloomington; Sister-in-Law, Mary “Katie” Kilfoy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Kilfoy; and four sisters: Alice, Margaret, Betty, and Ethel.
He was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local No. 2 and American Legion Morton Grove Post 134. A special thanks to our two wonderful caregivers from Home Instead, Alicja and Kemi, and our compassionate physicians: Dr. McShane, Dr. Mitra, and Dr. Scott.
Visitation Wednesday January 24, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., (at Northwest Highway) Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.
Visitation Thursday January 25, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Raymond Church, Elmhurst Rd., (Rt. 83) & Lincoln St., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.
Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.
In Leiu of flowers, donations can be made to JourneyCare Foundation, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.