of Jackson, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI, age 88, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Summit Park Assisted Living in Jackson, Michigan. She was born September 24, 1923 in Onsted, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd J. & Bertha (Berndt) Allshouse.

 

Lillian has lived in the Chelsea area since she was in second grade.  She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1942 and was a life-long member of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea.  She worked at the Ford Plant in Chelsea, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Veteran’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Lillian was a volunteer at Chelsea Hospital and also a Life member of Order of Eastern Star Olive Lodge #108 and Grand Matron of the former Rebeccah Lodge #130 in Chelsea.

On July 21, 1945 she married Carl J. Sanderson in Chelsea, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2001. Survivors include three children, Larry (Judy) Sanderson of Grass Lake, Judy (Chuck) Armstrong of Gregory and Trudi (Brian) Whitley of Chelsea.  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Aimee (Brian) Byars, Erin (Rick) Chelotti, Bob (Christin) Armstrong, Kasey, Kelly and Kyle Whitley, as well as six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Leo, & Robert Allshouse, and one sister, Doris Rymill.

Funeral services was held Friday, Dec. 9, 11:00 am at First Congregational Church of Chelsea, with Rev. Barb Edema officiating.  Burial  followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family received friends Thursday 1-4 & 6-8 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church, 121 E. Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118.

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