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Mary Lynne & George Schaub-Pezza
April 20, 2012
Dear Gene and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Susie. Remembering her brings a smile to our faces. We have many happy memories and the best was when she stood up for our wedding in 1958. Your family is in our prayers.
Michelle McMahon
April 19, 2012
Dear Jean,
I am sorry to read of your mother's death,I remember visiting the Kunkel's on South Kennilworth Street and your parents visits to Milwaukee as well. I am hopeful that you will read this note and contact your old friend from Cobeen hall. I miss you often and pray that you are well and happy.
May 19, 2011
Dear Gene, Jeanie and Kunkel clan, I'm so very sorry to hear about Sue's sudden passing. I have so many fond memories of her - with many Kunkel babysitting assignments being right up there! She was an incredibly kind and compassionate woman who brought a special warmth to the 500 black of South Kenilworth. You are all in my thoughts.
Best wishes,
Monica Lynch, NYC
We miss you !
May 16, 2011
May 15, 2011
Dear Gene and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Sue's passing. What a wonderful woman she was and how you must miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori McCarthy
Mary Lu Walsh-Hugar
May 14, 2011
Kunkels,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sue was a good friend at Trinity. I well remember her laugh and wry sense of humor, still evident at our 50th reunion.
She was well loved and will be sorely missed.
Mary Lu Walsh-Hugar
May 14, 2011
Kunkels,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sue was a good friend at Trinity. I well remember her laugh and wry sense of humor, still evident at our 50th reunion.
She was well loved and will be sorely missed.
May 14, 2011
Dear Gene and family: Marlene and I were saddened to hear of Suzanne's passing. We are down in Tennessee, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron and Marlene
Tom Reed
May 13, 2011
Dear Kunkel family,
My deepest sympathy for all of you. I have nothing but fond memories of your mother. What a sweet heart.
Take Care
The Dan Berg Family
May 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kunkel family. May God Bless you.
Bridget Fitzgerald
May 13, 2011
Dear Kunkels,
I send you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Kunkel being kind to me and the other kids in the neighborhood when we were growing up.
Beth McEnery
May 12, 2011
Gene, I am so very sorry to hear of Sue's death. I have such fond memories of our early marriage years that the four of us shared in Oak Park. God bless you and your family.
Phil Smith
May 12, 2011
Dear husband and children of Suzanne,
Knowing the great sense of loss upon the passing of my own Mother years ago I like to share these passages form the book of Proverbs sent to me at that time:
"Many are the women of proven worth,
but you have excelled all."
Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting;
the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her a reward of her labors and let
her works praise her at the city gate.
"Her children rise up and praise her;
her husband.too extols her.
God be with you all and let no sadness remain with you.Celebrate a life lived in God's way. The wonderful children she gave life to are her final reward Rejoice. Love,
Phil Smith
Jack Allen
May 12, 2011
Dear Matt Niel and Kunkel family. I was sorry to hear of sudden loss or your mother. I hope that your happy memories of times shared and the support of family and friends comfort you in these difficult days.
Joan Pollard Waldron
May 12, 2011
Dear Gene and family,
Sue was the 'seasoned' mom when I was a young mom at Ascension. She was one of those legends that transcended two generations with her older and younger kids-providing love, support and realistic common sense advice to us young moms. I so enjoyed alumni meetings with Gene and the gang in the kitchen of your home with the refridgerator from a store that all of us coveted. Sue's home was a reflection of her-loving, warm and welcoming. We hope that you can find comfort in each other in your grief-she was so proud of her family and loved you all so! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. The Waldron Family
Erna Barca
May 12, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sylvia Barca
May 12, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dina Sbarra
May 12, 2011
Dan and Gia,
Our sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Dina Sbarra
Patty O'Mara-Croft
May 12, 2011
Kunkel Family,
Although I was closest to the "first family", I remember the fun all had in that house. I am so sorry that I cannot be a part of the next couple of days, but work prevents me from making the trek. Please accept my condolences, especially Gene and Jean. Suzie is up there with Joan and Pat, so she's in good company. I have nothing but the fondest memories of many sleepovers and playing in the afternoons, after school at Ascension. Best wishes for the next days and weeks. I am so sorry.
May 12, 2011
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Sue's smiles and warm welcomes up at the lake will be missed. Prayers and thoughts with you.
Paul and Samantha Powers
May 12, 2011
Rest peacefully Suzanne, knowing the love you had in life will surely follow you beyond this earthy plain.
Brian Thornton
May 11, 2011
Mrs Kunkel (Sue) was a wonderful woman. My brother John and I knew most of the family, Bob being one of our best friends. We met on the first day of first grade, and walked to school together through high school.
She was warm, inviting, caring and always had time for Bob's friends even though they had 8 of their own. I saw her last at my Mom's funeral, and I am so glad I did.
Bob, Jean, Tom, etc you all know how great she was. You should know so many others thought so too.
Rest easy Sue.
You are all in outr prayers.
Brian Thornton
George & Lynne Pezza
May 11, 2011
Gene: George and I send you and your family our deepest condolences. We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Although we haven't seen Sue for many years, we will always remember her as part of our best "50's" years and as sharing in our wedding party 53 years ago. Keep those happy memories close to your heart. George & Lynne Pezza (Lake Leelanau, Mi).
Mary Phelan & Family
May 11, 2011
so sorry to hear of the loss of A very sweet sue. She was A great member of the class of "56 . I will miss seeing her always smiling face. Best to all her wonderful family.
Roseann Forschner
May 11, 2011
May 11, 2011
My heart was greatly saddened when I heard that Sue had died.She was a dear friend from grade school, hight school and thereafter. Her brother and my brother are good friends. Gene, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Sue. Also, extend my sympathy to all of her children.
I have prayed for Sue since our last Trinity reunion. May the angels welcome you,Sue, to your new home with God,may God and your friends bless and comfort you.
My heartfelt sympathy.
Roseann Heintz Forschner
Kristyn Stull
May 11, 2011
We are sad to hear about your loss. Sue was very kind and thoughtful and she was always so warm to us when we lived next door to Jean and Jack. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Kristyn Stull
kerry mcnicholas
May 11, 2011
Mrs. K was a great and positive influence in my life. She was my second Mom. I will miss her greatly, but know that she lives on in her children and grand children. My thoughts are with your family during this time.
Bruce Allehoff (AHA)
May 11, 2011
Bob & Family, My sincere condolences
Cyndy Ritchie Szustak
May 11, 2011
Dear Kunkel family,
I was very saddened to hear of your mother's/wife's passing. My heart aches for all of you. Mrs Kunkel was like everyone's "second mom" amongst the Kenilworth gang. We were ALL always welcomed in your home with a kind and genuine smile. She often made us laugh with very funny, sarcastic remarks of some sort. I can remember times when you're house and yard were filled with kids from all over and she seemed to enjoy the chaos! (Perhaps eight was not enough sometimes!) She will be sorely missed!
I hope you find comfort in the memories you have, and the many funny stories and memories that will be related to all of you over the coming days and weeks.
While earth has lost a lovely, kind and generous woman, Heaven has a new angel, and a GREAT one at that!
My love, prayers and sympathies,
Cyndy Ritchie Szustak
Denise Smith-Gaborit
May 11, 2011
Dear Kunkel Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sue's death. I can't imagine how you all must feel. I want you to know that Sue and Gene have been a guiding light in my life when I needed someone to talk to, cry with and as we did so often, have a wonderful laugh. Your family has meant the world to me. I Love and respect all of you very much and my deepest sympathy is with you in this hard time.
God bless you all. Heaven has a new angel today.
Love,
Denise Smith-Gaborit
May 11, 2011
Sue was a wonderful matriarch to a terrific family. Beyond that, she was also one of my favorite dance partners. She will be truly missed by everyone that had the privilege to meet her. We were so sad to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the entire family.
Tim and Whitney Nessner
Tricia Reed-Paulson
May 11, 2011
Kunkels - I will keep you ALL in my thoughts and prayers. The legacy she leaves behind with so many children, granchildren, neieces and nephews - unbelievable! She will be missed!
Love, Tricia Reed Paulson
May 11, 2011
Kunkels, My deepest sympathy, Sue was a great gal. I remember her at Trinity High School with her very blonde hair! She will be missed., Fran Mondo
May 11, 2011
Kunkels,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was truly one of a kind. I will hold the fond memories of cocktail hours out on the back porch in her favorite spot dearly in my heart. Also, the Thanksgiving that I recieved the privilage to be a Kunkel for the day will remain one of the best ever. May you find comfort in all the stories and remembering all of her words of wisdom. Her legacy lives on in each one of you and all those wonderful grandchildren. Love all of you.
XOXO,
Susie Hosty
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