Mrs. Susan C. Sanders, 69, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her home.
She was born Dec. 26, 1945, in LaPorte to Alfred and Pearl (Cavender) Wolfenbarger.
Susan had worked for Whirlpool and American Home Foods. She loved to cook, cross stitch and crochet. She also enjoyed doing yard work, especially the flowers. Susan loved animals and hummingbirds. She especially loved being with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On Sept. 18, 1976, in LaPorte, she married Douglas Sanders Sr., who survives.
She is also survived by three sons, Douglas (Angela) Sanders II, Jimmie Adams and Scott Adams, all of LaPorte; four grandchildren, Hayley (Tim) Gust, Thomas Dykstra, William Dykstra and Paige Dykstra; two great-grandchildren, Parker Gust and Willow Elliott; and four brothers, Alfred (Lucy) Wolfenbarger of LaPorte, Michael (Vickie) Wolfenbarger of LaPorte, Edward Wolfenbarger of South Bend, IN, and Theo Wolfenbarger of LaPorte.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Brandon Adams; three brothers, Richard and Robert Wolfenbarger and special brother Donny Wolfenbarger; and one sister, Betty Kniefel.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Wednesday, May 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, May 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Cremation will take place.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Susan C. Sanders.
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