Sandra Jane Gianacakos (nee North) Age 74, of Manhattan, IL passed away peacefully, Friday, January 18, 2019 at her home. Born September 19, 1944 in Forest Park, IL to the late Mont and Cordelia (nee Leitch) North. Sandra retired from the Brookfield Zoo in 2012 after twenty years of employment. She was an animal lover and would take in any animal in need as her own. Surviving are her husband of forty-eight years, Nicholas Gianacakos of Manhattan, whom she married January 8, 1971 in Chicago, IL; two sons, Nicholas Gianacakos of Lyons, IL and Philip (Nicole) Gianacakos of Romeoville, IL.; two grandchildren, Mason and Cassandra Gianacakos; and numerous cousins. Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home: 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442 is entrusted with the arrangements. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-3321 www.forsythegouldfh.com