Annabelle Sanders, age 100, formerly of Shobonier, IL passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL.

Annabelle was born September 22, 1925 the daughter of George Edwin Lowis and Alice Florence (Durbin) Lowis in Morrisonville, IL. She later married Howell Augusta Sanders on January 15, 1948 in Farmersville, IL. He passed June 7, 2014. Annabelle was a member of Arm Prairie Christian Church in rural Brownstown and loved fishing, mushroom hunting, and gardening.

She is survived by her daughters; Sheila Oertwig of St. Peter, IL, and Kathy (Bob) Crippen of Shobonier, IL, daughter-in-law; Susan Sanders of Newton, IL,her grandchildren; John, Tracy, Andy, Michelle, and Dusty, and 11 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Howell Sanders, her daughter; Sandra Sanders, her son; Edwin Sanders, her son-in-law; Charles Oertwig, her grandson Dale, and her brothers; Howard and Harold.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, IL, officiated by Pastor Pete LeDuc. A visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the services at Bethlehem Cemetery in rural Mulberry Grove, IL. Memorial donations can be made out to Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.