Betty Lou (Lisanby) Sauder

Betty Lou Sauder, aged 83, passed away at 3:25pm on Monday, February 17, 2025, at AC Skylines in Peoria, Illinois.

She was born on December 14, 1941, in Harlan County, Kentucky to Rufus and Olan (Thomas) Lisanby.

She married Orville Sauder on December 24, 1961, and they celebrated 62 years together before his passing in September 2024.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Rufus “R.A.” Lisanby Jr.; and one sister, Nancy Jo Schellenberg, who passed away in January.

Surviving is one son, Stephen (Pam) Sauder of Tremont; two daughters, Karen (Tom) Sego of Pekin; and Deborah (Alan) Wyland of Missoula, Montana. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Sheila (David) Ducommon, and Sara (Mike) Summers.

A graduate of Peoria School of Practical Nursing in 1961, Betty worked as a licensed practical nurse at Pekin and Methodist Hospitals, as well as serving as a home health nurse. She was a member of Twelve Oaks Community Church in Peoria for many years, serving as a pianist for the congregation, then a member of Northfield Christian Fellowship in Tremont, Illinois.

Betty was well known for her hospitality and the love of cooking for others; she could often be found perusing her collection of recipe books. She had a deep love for the Lord, her husband Orville, and her family, and will be remembered lovingly for her sweet, gentle spirit.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont, Illinois. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the NCF Mission Fund.

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