Mary Jean (Heller) Sandberg, 57, of Monon passed on May 14, 2015 at her home. She was born July 3, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Albert and Darlene (Schaffer) Heller. She was a 1975 graduate of Rich Central High School in Olympic Fields, IL. She married the love her life Martin Sandberg on June 17, 1979 on their front yard of their home in Monon. He survives. Mary and Martin ran the family business. S he was a farm wife and homemaker. Mary was a member of Monon First Baptist Church, a former member of the Homemakers Club, and the Animal Division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mary loved being a farmers wife, she loved her animals, and loved HER cows. Her family was her life and she cherished every moment spent with them. Her life was not complete unless she was cheering the boys on at all of their sporting events, cattle shows, and 4-H projects. She anxiously waited to have grandchildren and adored being a grandmother. She enjoyed being outside, mowing, and planting flowers. Above all, her family was her life and life was her family. Along with her husband Martin, she is survived by her two sons, Allen (Mandi) Sandberg of Agenda, KS, Johnathan (fiancé Brooke) Sandberg of Francesville; 2 grandsons, Roland and Elijah; her parents, Al and Darlene Heller; a sister, Chris (Russ) Kamplain of Steger, IL; 2 brothers, George (Heidi) Heller of Orland Park, IL and Tim Heller of Steger, IL; a sister, Pam Lhotka of Steger, IL; sister-in-law, Evelyn Sandberg of Bloomington; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews as well as her life-long friend Linda Schultz. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Monon First Baptist Church of Monon. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the church with Pastor Steve Birch officiating. In lieu of flowers, Mary would like memorial contributions to be given to Riley's Children's Hospital or Camp, White County 4-H to be designated for shooting sports or the beef barn, or to the Monon Food Bank. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com