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Lonnie Sanders Obituary
Lonnie Sanders was born on October 25, 1944 to the parentage of the late Lonnie and Minnie Sanders, Sr., of Inkster, MI. For 17 years, Lonnie served the nation with humility, as a Captain in the United States Air Force. During his time in the military, he served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Later settling in the Chicagoland area, Lonnie would choose a lifelong career in hospital administration. He was a dedicated Big Brother volunteer and even became a Foster Parent to needy children. Everyone who knew Lonnie, knew that he was a jazz music enthusiast, enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox, and loved his grandchildren. He departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2010. Lonnie leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Gilda Curry Sanders of Munster, IN; three devoted children: Ailene of Torrance, CA, Sean (Alicia) of Washington, DC, and Tiffany of Chicago, IL.; three beautiful grandchildren: Amelia, Ali and Alion; a doting mother-in-law, Ernestine Barnett of Hammond, IN; sister, Charlene Neusom of Atlanta, GA; brother, Oliver Sanders of Columbus, OH; and a host of loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321. (219) 924-3333 www.kishfuneralhome.net
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Angela Davis
May 15, 2010
Mrs. Sanders, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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May 6, 2010
Mrs Sanders, Tiffany and extended family. Please accept my condolences in this great loss. You now have a guandian angel to watch over you. Sincere sympathy, Adele S. Daskalakis (Maria's mom)
Della Morris
May 5, 2010
To the Sanders Family,
I'm sure this is a difficult time for you all, but I would like to extend my deepest condolences to your family. Keep your head up and your hearts open for all the comfort that God will undoubtly bestow upon you all. Always know he will never put more on you than you can handle.
My deepest sympathy,
Della Morris (NFS Kitchen)
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