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John Sanders Obituary

Sanders, John E. "Eddie" age 40, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of Donna (nee Weaver), loving father and hero of William, Matthew, Abby and Stephanie, devoted son of James and Margaret (nee Bumbel) Sanders, dearest brother of David, Terry, James and Bill Sanders and Margaret (James) Bryson, brother-in-law of Joe Weaver, dear nephew of Shirley Grant and Sandra Roderick, cherished uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, from 2 to 9 p.m., at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park. Lying in state Friday, 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m., at Christian Hills Church, 9001 W. 159th St., Orland Hills. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Trustee of Orland Hills Library Board, active member of Christian Hills Church, avid football fan and player with Chicago Thunder & Orland Hills Bomb Squad football teams. Eddie will be missed by many relatives and friends. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 26, 2005.

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nicole knade

November 16, 2005

hey it's me nicole just wanted to put another small note. Everyday I wake up after my uncle Eddie passed and all I think about is memories there isn't a day that goes bye that I dont' cry I wish everyday this was a nightmare and god will let him come back home but I know he won't so I just wanted to say I will always love you uncle eddie and donna thankyou for all the happy years you gave him I love you to Love his niece nicole

Jacqueline Brandon and Ryan Conway

October 30, 2005

Jimmy & Family,



We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat and Wayne Ziebell

October 30, 2005

Dearest Donna and Family

We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. You all fought a long and courageous battle. May God be with you and guide you through this time of saddness.



Love, Pat and Wayne

Mark & Chiquita Simonini

October 27, 2005

Bill and family,

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all in this time of need.

Nicole Knade

October 26, 2005

Dear Aunt Donna and family

I'm so happy that my uncle had you the last 16 years in life and thankyou for all the memories you gave my uncle to hold on to and I will always be here if you need me I loved my uncle to no end thankyou his loving niece nicole

Becky Finnegan Daly

October 26, 2005

Dear Donna and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love the Finnegans, Dalys and McDermotts

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