Obituaries

December 10, 1947 to June 25, 2021

WINAMAC - Sharon Lee “Sherry” Sanders, 73, of Winamac, passed away Friday, June 25, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

She was born Dec. 10, 1947 in Oak Park, IL to the late John and Beverly Judae Lenert. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. She married Thomas J. Sanders on Sept. 7, 1968 in Naperville, IL. He survives.

Sherry Sanders

She is also survived by:
Nonie (Willie) Parish, Winamac, Daughter
Brian (Heather) Sanders, Monticello, Son
Allan Sanders, Winamac, Son
Laura (Joe) Fischer, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren: Kayla Fox, Morgan Parish, Christopher Parish, Jared Parish, Taylor Sanders, Kailey Sanders, Hailey Sanders, Jacob Sanders, Joshua Sanders, Aiden Fischer, and Weston Fischer
3 Great-Grandchildren: Wyatt, Hudson, and Leia
Barbara (Gary) Czyz, Sister
Jackie Lenert, Sister
John Lenert, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Albert and Eleanore McMahon Sanders, In-laws
Tyler Fox, Grandson-in-law
Nora Mills, Sister-in-law
Laura Lenert, Sister-in-law

Mrs. Sanders was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also the friendly-faced license branch manager at the Winamac BMV. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac where she formerly taught CCD and worked in the office. Her greatest wish was for her children and grandchildren to always remember how much she loved them and know that she will always be with them.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.