Sarah J. Foster

1953 - 2013

Sarah J. Foster obituary, 1953-2013

BORN

1953

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

1203 West Garfield Ave

Bartonville, Illinois

Sarah Foster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2013.

Peoria: Sarah J. Foster, 59, of Peoria passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her family.

Sarah was born September 29, 1953 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Thomas T. & Blanche Reedy Cogdal. She married Jim Foster on October 1, 1971 in Peoria.

She is survived by her husband of forty-one years; her mother, Blanche ( Cy) Fosnaugh; two daughters, Jamie Anderson of Glasford, and Jenny (Zack ) Binder of Elmwood; six grandchildren, Isaac Michael Anderson, Rylie James Anderson, Maddox Night Binder, Scarlett Rose Binder, Sosie Blue Binder and Cynthia Lux Binder; three sisters, Nancy Cogdal of N. Carolina, Amy (Herman) Newson of Peoria, and Kathy (Jim) Behm of Peoria; her three special sisters, Cheryl VanOppen, Nancy Kurth-Lawless and Nancy Harkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sarah is preceded in death by her father, and two sisters, Janet German, and Judy Brandon.

She was the book keeper for Foster's Auto Service, the family owned business. She was a member of Bartonville Christian Church, and Cabin Quilters quilt guild.

Sarah was an avid bowler and seamstress. She loved playing bunco with her friends.

Sarah gracefully fought a two-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Bartonville Christian Church. Pastor Kevin Dell will officiate. Visitation will be Friday June 21, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p. m. also at the church.

Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to MDA.

To view or leave an online condolence please go to www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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July 17, 2013

Kathy Behm

You will always be in my heart with Daddy, Janet,and Judy. You turned into an angle far to soon. I love you so so much;)

June 21, 2013

Jeni Markle-Gibson

Sarah was such a nice lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 21, 2013

Larry and Fred Block

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 21, 2013

Tina Dancey

I am unable to attend the services but wanted to let you know how very much I treasured Sarah's friendship. I bowled with her for many years. She was always warm and friendly to all of us. She spoke often about her family-always with pride and love. We will miss her.

June 21, 2013

Sarah Lampman-Hoffman

Dear Jim & Girls,
Your mother was a very sweet soul. She was a wonderful friend to my own mother. I know they are together now, catching up on the grand-kids. May memories of your mom/wife warm your heart during this very sad time.

June 20, 2013

Pastor Gary Fugman

Dear Foster Family, I pray for Holy Spirit comfort at your loss of Sarah. I knew Sarah well in high school. Sarah was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. Sarah's death was a shock to me, but her long marriage to you, Jim, I believe was a real blessing.
In Christ,

June 20, 2013

John and Debbie Dickerson

Jim and family, we are very sorry to hear of Sarah's passing. Our lives are richer having known her and how she cared for everyone, especially her family. Peace to all of you. God bless.

June 20, 2013

Phil Brackeen

Jim sorrow for the loss of Sarah hope all goes well for you . best of luck in the future.

June 20, 2013

janice lee

sorry for your loss she will be missed but always in our heart

June 20, 2013

Dear Jim and Family,

We are sending our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your precious Sarah. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We feel blessed to have known you and Sarah through the AlLS family.

God Bless,
Carl and Mary K. Dulany Maroa, Illinois

June 20, 2013

Corrie Broberg

With deepest sympathy, Sarah was such a pleasant person to have known. We will miss her here at Landmark - the angels have one more for their bowling team.

June 20, 2013

To Sarah's family: Very sad to hear of Sarah's passing - remember growing up next door. I hope that the family can find condolence in the many years of rich life and love Sarah has experienced. Sincerely, Diann Duke

June 20, 2013

Jim, our hearts go out to you and your family in your loss of Sarah. She was a light and an example to all of us.
Ed & Frances Knobloch (ALS Support Group)

June 20, 2013

Jim, Jamie, and Jenny, my heart goes out to you in this difficult chapter in your lives. Sarah was such a giving and loving person..I know she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pat Bradle (Peoria)

June 19, 2013

Michael Gudat

Jim, it's been a long time my friend,but I think about all our school friends and the fun we had . I am so sorry for your loss and I send all my prayers and thoughts to you and your family. God be with you.

June 19, 2013

Krystal (Keithley) Divora

My sincere sympathy and prayers to the family for your loss.

June 19, 2013

Keith Caraway

So sorry for your loss Jim..Sarah was such a sweet and caring person..I really enjoyed talking with her..She will be missed...

June 19, 2013

Cheri Potter-Johnson

So Sorry for your Loss, My thoughts & Prayers are with all of the Family

June 19, 2013

Shelley (Buhs) Probyn

Jim, Jamie and Jenny,

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you today, tomorrow and in the days to come. I have very fond memories of Sarah that span for many years and vividly remember our last conversation at Haddad's in West Peoria. Sarah was a very caring lady who adored her family. In addition, her smile was contagious. I will treasure my fond memories.

June 19, 2013

Rachel Seelye

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Sarah.

June 19, 2013

Elaine Gray

Jim, Jamie, & Jenny so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to everyone in your family. Sarah was always super sweet & soft spoken. She will be truely missed. Thoughts & prayers sent to you.

June 19, 2013

Norm and Dena Aaron

Norm and I are so sorry for your loss and the struggles of the last two years. Our prayers are with Jim, Jenny, and Jamie and all the grandkids. We are sorry that we will be out of town this weekend but will be thinking of you during your time of grief.

June 19, 2013

Linda Lister

Dear Jim and Family,

I am saddened to learn that Sarah has passed on. Even though, I only knew her through being one of your customers, the few times she and I spoke at the shop and when she would give me a ride to and from work, I realized what a special and kind person she was. I would have been honored to call her my friend.

Jim, please know that you provided her with the opportunity to have a good life full of friends and family and were a devoted husband to her. A woman could not ask for more. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Sarah's family and friends.

June 19, 2013

Steve and Cheryl Johnson

Jim we are so sorry for your loss. Sarah will be missed. Wish we could be there.

June 19, 2013

Jenny Kellstedt

Mr. Foster, my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your sweet wife and to the rest of your family members on their loss, Jenny Kellstedt

June 19, 2013

Phyllis Johnson

My condolences go out to Sarah's immediate family in this time of sorrow and loss. She was a good friend and a beautiful human being as well.

June 19, 2013

Jenna Doering

Sarah was such a joy to be around & I'm happy to have known her. I have missed hearing her stories about her grandkids, who she loved so dearly. She battled her ALS so bravely, but I'm glad she is no longer struggling. She will be truly missed, & her memory will live on forever. Sending thoughts and hugs to Jim and her entire family. <3

June 19, 2013

Jill & Jim Murphy

Dear Foster Family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you as we, too, mourn Sarah's passing. It was a true pleasure knowing Sarah, playing bunco with her and her long time friends. Her kind, loving smile was so sweet & caring. The love of her friend, Cheryl, was very evident! We are now in SC but please know our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you today, tomorrow and the days to follow. We send our love as we fondly remember Sarah.

June 19, 2013

Alan & Mary Ann Knobloch~ ALS Support Group

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 19, 2013

Jamie Jackson

Sarah-you are a shining star looking down on your family. I am so sad to hear about your passing. I always enjoyed our talks in the neighborhood. Prayers to the entire family!

June 19, 2013

April and David Mitchell

We are sorry to hear about Sarah. She will be missed.

June 18, 2013

UIHC ALS team

Jim and family,
Sarah will be missed by many, including all of us at the MDA clinic. She had a smile that would light up the room--even without words. We send our condolences to you all and have loved working with you and your family.

June 18, 2013

Danielle Buss

Jim and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Sarah! She was an amazing person.

June 18, 2013

Gregory Shernak

So sorry for your loss. Sarah was a truly wonderful person. my thoughts are with you all.

June 18, 2013

Jane Choate

Sarah and I joined Cabin Quilters at the same time and I will never forget her smile (she so readily gave to everyone). Not only will I miss her but she will be missed by a lot of quilters. Hopefully we will all meet again in Quilters Heaven, she will be waiting for all of us to join her there.

June 17, 2013

Jim & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sarah was very special and will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.
Bob, Katie,Jason Barth and your friends at Pottstown

June 17, 2013

Brandi & Chris Volk

We are sorry for your loss. We were glad we were able to visit with Sarah at the ALS walk. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

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