Barbara J. Sanders, 69, of Marshall, IL passed away 6:10 PM Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Casey Health Care Center at Casey, IL. She was born March 11, 1948 at Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Richard C. and Donna J. Grubb Newlin. She married John Sanders on Feb. 6, 1981. Barb is survived by her husband, John; a daughter, Kim Joab of Fishers, IN; three step children, Teresa D. Speros of Marshall, Troy Pinkston of Robinson, IL and Phillip A. Sanders of Terre Haute; 11 step grandchildren; 13 step great grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Joab of Terre Haute and Susan Rhoads of Marshall. She had attended the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Marshall High School and had attended Indiana Business College. Services in honor of her life will be 1:00 PM Monday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Faris Sweet officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-6 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maintenance Fund of Marshall Cemetery Association. Online condolences accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.