SANDERS, Stephen M., beloved husband of Virginia (Gail) Sanders  (nee Ratliff).  Devoted father of Jason, Christopher and Ashley  Sanders.  Loving son of Marian (nee Merten) Sanders and the late  Buddy Sanders.  Dear brother of Bev Horn and Kenny "Chicken"   Sanders.  Also survived by seven nieces and two nephews.  Dear   son-in-law of Sam and Linda Crooker.  Suddenly Saturday, December  27, 1997 at age 33.  Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons (Overlook) Funeral  Home, 4841 Glenway Ave. (next to St. Teresa Church) on Tuesday,  5:00 to 9:00 P.M..  Services Wednesday, 10:00 A.M. at the Funeral  Home.