Obituaries: Anders

Posted on March 14, 2016

Christopher Anders

Christopher John “CJ” Anders, 45, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on March 10 at St. Joseph Medical Center and was escorted to KBR Memorial Home by McLean County Sheriff Department, Bloomington Police Department, Normal Police Department, and Illinois State Police.

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church at 801 West Market Street, Bloomington.

Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 a.m. at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church with Reverend Frank McSwain as officiant.

Burial: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery at 302 East Miller Street, Bloomington.

Survived by: daughters Sierra (Shawntelle Thorton) and Shelby (Shannon Hill); parents Curtis (Ruthie) Anders and Stephanie (Frank) Anders-Butcher; siblings Corey (Elisa) Anders and Kendall (Tommy) Miles; and extended family and friends.

Condolences may be made at www.kiblerbradyruestman.com/obituaries.

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