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Wilburn Sanders Obituary

Sanders, Wilburn 82, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, April 9, 2015, surrounded by family. Wilburn, known to family and friends as "Mac," was born on July 7, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. Wilburn grew up in the Morgan Park community and attended John D. Shoop Elementary and Morgan Park High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army at the height of the Korean War in 1952. Upon being discharged from the U.S. Army in 1956, he joined the Chicago Police Department and was a patrolman for thirty years, retiring in 1986. After his retirement, he worked security for McCormick Place Convention Center. Services: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Gatling's Chapel, Inc, 10133 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, (773) 881-4111. Visitation: Monday, April 13, 2015 (6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.). Funeral: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 (11:30a.m.). Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL (2:30p.m.).

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 12, 2015.

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Joe Smith

April 24, 2015

Kevin and family, please accept my family condolences for the loss of your father. I will always remember him as a member of the thin blue line; as he heads home to protect our lord Jesus and his flock. May he rest in peace.

April 18, 2015

To the Sanders family from your extended family the Gethers in Connecticut. We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy for the lost of your beloved father. Having just experienced our own loss in February, we are well aware of the void this will leave. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, as we pray for your strength and endurance during this difficult time.

The Williamson Family

April 17, 2015

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories continue to bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Trudy white

April 15, 2015

Mac Was A great Friend.
Paula & Family Mac Loved His Family so much. Cherish those Memories.

Zina Gray

April 13, 2015

God bless the Sanders family. Mac was an upstanding man. I was fortunate enough to have worked with him for many years before his retirement. May GOD see you all through this difficult time.

April 12, 2015

You will always be remembered.

~~SFC Kevin H Sanders(Grandson)

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 12, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Wilburn will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gatling's Chapel, Inc

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL

Apr

14

Funeral

11:30 a.m.

Gatling's Chapel - Chicago

10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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14

Interment

2:30 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL

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10133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

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