She was born on Aug. 7, 1934, in Rochelle, the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Kugler) Macklin. She married Robert H. Sanders on Dec. 14, 1956 in Rockford, he preceded her in death on June 22, 1984.
She worked at Rochelle Foods prior to retiring.
Betty is also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert H. Sanders, Jr. and James Sanders and brother, Wayne Macklin.
Betty will fondly be remembered by all for her wit, wisdom and service through the years at Barkers Pharmacy.
She is survived by her three children, Randall (Pat) Sanders, Barry (Jackie) Sanders and Sheri Stinnett; brother, Ronald (Elsie) Macklin and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Private immediate family service will be held at the Steward Cemetery, with Pastor Megan Thompson officiating on Wednesday. There will be a walk thru viewing opportunity of Betty on Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Unger Horner Funeral Home with no family present.
A memorial has been established to the family.
ROCHELLE NEWS-LEADER
Rochelle News-Leader (Rochelle, IL) - November 14, 2020
She was born on Aug. 7, 1934, in Rochelle, the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Kugler) Macklin. She married Robert H. Sanders on Dec. 14, 1956 in Rockford, he preceded her in death on June 22, 1984.
She worked at Rochelle Foods prior to retiring.
Betty is also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert H. Sanders, Jr. and James Sanders and brother, Wayne Macklin.
Betty will fondly be remembered by all for her wit, wisdom and service through the years at Barkers Pharmacy.
She is survived by her three children, Randall (Pat) Sanders, Barry (Jackie) Sanders and Sheri Stinnett; brother, Ronald (Elsie) Macklin and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Private immediate family service will be held at the Steward Cemetery, with Pastor Megan Thompson officiating on Wednesday. There will be a walk thru viewing opportunity of Betty on Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Unger Horner Funeral Home with no family present.
A memorial has been established to the family.
ROCHELLE NEWS-LEADER
Rochelle News-Leader (Rochelle, IL) - November 14, 2020
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