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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Dolores Anne

Dolores Anne Sanders Profile Photo

Sanders

Jul 28, 1926 — Jan 14, 2018

Obituary

Dolores Anne Sanders, age 91 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by family following a long, rewarding life.  She was born on July 28, 1926 in Elwood, the daughter of Russell and Betty (Ford) Blankenship.  Dolores graduated from Elwood High School at the top of the Class of 1944.  She married the love of her life, Cle O. Sanders, on December 5, 1944, and they shared over 41 years of marriage together prior to his passing in 1986.  Dolores retired from J.C. Penney catalogue department in Elwood in 1976 after 11 years.  She formerly worked at Jacks' Bakery, Indiana & Michigan Electric, and F.W. Woolworths.  Dolores was a member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood for 81 years.  She began singing in the church choir at the age of 13 and sang with them for 67 years.  Dolores taught various Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes; was a longtime member of the Christian Crusaders Sunday School class; and was leader of and served on numerous church committees.  She was an active member of Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) and served as an officer of the group many times.  Dolores and her mother, Betty Blankenship, led the church children's choir for many years.  Dolores was recognized as Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Area 7 Laywoman of the Year in 1985, and also received a Volunteer Award from East Main Street Christian Church in January 1994.  Dolores was also active in Church Women United.  She was a longtime member of the Les Bonnes Amies Home Economics Club and the Department Club.  Dolores enjoyed reading and sewing, but more than anything she was extremely devoted to caring for her family.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Dolores' family includes her 3 daughters, Leanne Gilbert of Elwood, Barbara Robertson of Cicero and Kim Faulstich of Fishers; 7 grandchildren, Sheryl (husband Todd) Buckmaster, Greg (wife Michelle) Gilbert, Jennifer (husband Jim) Riggs, Brian (wife Theresa) Sherman, Bruce (wife Mari-Elise) Paul, Victor Faulstich, and Loanne Faulstich; and 12 great-grandchildren, Joshua Hancock (partner Christopher Ortman), Nathan (wife Evelyne) Hancock, Madi Hancock, Justin Buckmaster, Danielle Buckmaster, Olivia Gilbert, Sophia Gilbert, Emily Paul, Alex Paul, Stella Paul, Karen Scout Sherman, Carolina Sherman, Catherine Riggs, and Maliyah Faulstich.  Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Cle Sanders; parents, Russell & Betty Blankenship; brother, Jack F. Blankenship; 2 daughters, Karen Sherman and Kathy Paul; granddaughter, Elynne Gaffney; great-grandson, Tristan Gilbert; and son-in-law, Gary Robertson.

A funeral service celebrating Dolores' life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood with Rev. Roger Gardner of the church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Saturday.  Memorial contributions may be made to the East Main Street Christian Church Building Fund through the funeral home.  Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

January
19

Copher - Fesler - May Funeral Home

415 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036

4:30 - 7:30 pm

Life Celebration Funeral Service

January
20

East Main Street Christian Church

1801 Main St, Elwood, IN 46036

Starts at 11:00 am

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