Laura Ann Sanders passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Lake Zurich. She is the beloved daughter of Jill (nee Haines) and John L. Strawn; dear sister of Andrew (Jaclyn) Strawn; beloved mother to Evan Sanders, Ryan Jones, and Megan Jones; beloved fiancé and best friend to Chris Jones; a dear aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many.

Laura was born on October 18, 1974 in Champaign to John and Jill Strawn. She graduated from Arthur High School and attended college at Millikin University in Decatur. Upon graduation Laura married Dave Sanders in 1997 and welcomed their son, Evan Sanders, on June 30, 2010.

Laura loved to laugh and devoted much of her time as a mother and caregiver for her family while she worked full-time at Tangerine Promotions. She had such a caring heart for people, especially her sons, Evan and Ryan, daughter, Megan, and finance`, Chris.

Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois Street, Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 at the church with Rev. Bruce Weiman officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Arthur United Methodist Church Building Fund, 128 E. Illinois Street, Arthur, IL 61911 or the Champaign Humane Society, 1911 E. Main Street, Urbana, IL 61802.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hilligossshraderfh.com.