Mary Sanders's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Elkhart, Indiana

Mary Sanders

September 14, 1943 - March 28, 2026 (82 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

Mary Sanders's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Elkhart, Indiana

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Mary Sanders

September 14, 1943 - March 28, 2026 (82 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

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Mary Sanders Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Sanders of Elkhart, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 28, 2026 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Sanders to pay them a last tribute.

As Mary departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Cowles and Emma Richardson (Musick); and her siblings, Kenneth Cowles and Patty Young. She is survived by: her children, Richard, Jr. of Elkhart and Judy Windmiller (Robert) of Elkhart; her grandchildren, Jaylynn Sanders and Justin Windmiller; and her great grandchildren, Mason Lonsbury and Benjamin Windmiller.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Elkhart County Humane Society or American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org). Make a donation to one of the following charities in remembrance of Mary Sanders.

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