Christine A. Sanders, 48, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:09 PM Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, IN. She was employed at the Marshall Advocate. Christine was born March 21, 1970 at Joliet, IL, the daughter of Delbert and Susan Blanchard Sanders. Surviving are her father of Marshall; two aunts, Winnie Owens of Marshall and Betty Jenke of Chicago, IL and several cousins, including Wayne (Karen) Heighton of Marshall. She was preceded in death by her mother. Christine was an active member of the Marshall Congregational Church where she sang in the choir and was also a member of the Great Banquet. She was a graduate of West Frankfort High School and member of the Clark County Optimist Club. She received an associate degree at Lakeland College. Services in honor of her life will be 1:00 PM Monday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Congregational Church. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.