Lee Sandlin, age 58. Longtime Chicago writer. Remarkable and irreplaceable husband of Nina (aka Niki, formerly Cherniavsky Gitz), loyal son of Dorothy, staunch brother of Neil, caring uncle of Melinda and Karina, and essential confidante to a whole extended clan of informal siblings-in-law. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to SaveTheRhino.org. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Grein Funeral Directors 2114 W Irving Park Rd. Interment private. 773-588-6336 or greinfuneraldirectors.com