Sue Ann Sanders Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sue Ann “Honey” Sanders, 69, of Machesney Park died on August 12, 2018. Born on October 21, 1948 in Rockford, daughter of Roland and Florence (Baldwin) DeMus. Graduate of Harlem High School class of 1966. United in marriage to Jim Sanders on November 4, 1967 in Rockford. Honey retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where she was employed as Branch Secretary. She was devoted to her entire family. Honey greeted both friends and strangers with a kiss on the cheek. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her loved her. She loved creating memories with her family; celebrating holidays and especially loved Halloween. Honey was devoted to her grandchildren, reading and singing songs. Survived by her husband, Jim; children, Mary (Todd) Collman, Karen (Jimmie Keen) Sanders, Jimmy (Nikki) Sanders; grandchildren, Cody Sanders, Kayla Frew, Heather Collman, Travis Keen; great-grandchildren, Maddisyn, Maycie, McKenna; siblings, Donna Erickson, Virginia (Willard) Bossom, Judi (Herb) Comstock, Karen (Gearald) Pond, Ronald DeMus, Randy (Peggy) DeMus, and Gordy DeMus. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Beverly Gilmore and Walter DeMus. Visitation on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford – at Colonial Village. Private inurnment at Riverside Community Church. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.

Sue Ann Sanders

October 21, 1948 - August 12, 2018