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for SUZANNE ACKERMAN
Kimberly love
June 11, 2020
Mrs. Ackerman changed my life. I hate that I never got to tell her how much she deposited in my life. ♥
September 7, 2011
Sue first came to my podiatry office in May of 1995. I have considered her a friend since that time. She lit up the waiting room, that's for sure. We had so many numerous conversations about absolutely everything. We (Janie who works with me) didn't hear from her for awhile and I'm sorry to hear about her death just recently. She was a one of a kind and I'll miss seeing her and her Cadillac pull up in front of the office. Our condolences to all of you. Sincerly Kathleen Daly and Jane Downey Chicago
Pat Durkin
June 23, 2011
I once commented to a friend that Sue was the best teacher I ever had in college - and we were students together! Tom Tomich really summed up what so many of us thought of Susie! She will be sorely missed.
Tom Tomich
June 10, 2011
"Sue's Sojourn"
"Don't drink the water from that glass cup you idiot; that's a finger bowl!”.. is how I was 'gently nudged' into Sue's concept of refined society. We were sitting at a banquet table for an Awards Dinner at the Kungsholm Restaurant as fresh collegiates in the winter of 1962. Warily eyeing the formidable array of silverware, china, and glassware set before me, Sue's pre-emptive admonition set the tone for her defacto role as maven of manners and good taste for our motley group of budding intellectuals.
Sue appreciated the finer things in life. And although in her youth economics or circumstances may have prevented her from enjoying them for a time, she always knew what they were, how to obtain them, and how to include family and friends in her celebration of life. Sue was generous, but not to a fault. She valued people for their candor and loyalty, although at times she could be 'constructively' critical if the occasion demanded it.
Sue also loved politics. Whether she was commenting on the latest shenanigans of local politicos, the partisan rumblings on the national or international scene, or recalling Napoleon's last thoughts as he went into exile on the Isle of Elba in 1814, she had the 'inside track' on it all.
Sue could also multitask well. I vividly recall a Labor Day Weekend party that I attended with a college chum in the mid-sixties in Sagautuck, Michigan to celebrate graduating and getting our teaching degrees. Sue helped organize it, co-hosted and chaperoned it, danced the night away ('mashed potatoes'), and personally threw out a few drunken party crashers for good measure! That was Sue!
So, eventually, what started as a group of neophyte journalists working on a college newspaper, morphed into an ersatz social group (still somewhat neurotic) that would graduate from Friday night sojourns in Old Town (after putting the school newspaper, Tempo, 'to bed') to visit Mammy's Pancake House, The Pickle Barrel, or hear the absent-minded Professor Irwin Corey expound his philosophical malapropisms at the College of Complexes, to a group of adult professionals that would set the tone for the next generation - value education, be true to oneself, and be loyal to family and friends.
And our family was among the many friends who Sue and her husband, Dennis, entertained at their home in the Historic District of Blue Island for 4th of July barbecues, casual dinner parties, and holiday celebrations. My wife Lynne and I, our children, Vanessa, Samantha, and Matthew, and our grandchildren, will all miss a good and generous friend who was always willing to listen with a sympathetic ear as Dennis and I would take the boys to the P-A-R-K.
Finally, to sum Sue's life up - that would be impossible - not in this limited time and space set before us. It would take another lifetime! But, I will make an attempt at getting to the gist of it. Taking literary licence, to paraphrase the title of a play about a famous but rebellious 12th Century English Archbishop, Sir Thomas A Becket: A Man for All Seasons, she was a Well-Seasoned Woman.
So, goodbye for now, Sue,
Au revoir, mon amie, a dieu.
Hopefully, we will meet once again at that Big Party in the Sky, where you can sing with 'Teen Angel', we can dance like the devil (doin'the 'Watusi') and all of us can hang with the real 'Leader of the Pack'!
Tom Tomich
Argelia Barrios
June 9, 2011
Sue, was the best teacher/friend/co-worker. I was her student from 88-92. So many memories during h.s. and after. I will miss meeting her for lunch. Sue, I love you and miss you deeply. May you rest peacefully. Yeya Barrios & Family.
June 8, 2011
Sue was a great teacher. She made staying for 10th period worth it. May you rest in heaven. Paula Klenk Everett Class of 71.
June 8, 2011
Sorry for your loss of Sue, She was my homeroom teacher 1972. I have many fond memories of her.She will be in my prayers.
Stuart McIntosh
Juli & Mike Hale
June 7, 2011
We are saddened at the loss of Sue. She was a regular part of our family and will be missed by all. From all the HS days, housesitting and puppy care to hanging out with my kids at her breakfast spots...
Ack, we know you're at peace, but we'll miss you like crazy. Love ya.
June 6, 2011
So sorry for the loss in your family,my sister and I were the Ackerman baby sitters for many years and we all loved caring for the kids,we all will remember her in our prayers. The Fogarty Family
ed moors
June 5, 2011
1984 MPHS grad. Swim team member who would not have made it to many meets without her. Loved her and the way she taught us dumb boys at MPHS how to be real men. Her passion for people and education will forever be etched in my heart. As a joke, we called her "Ackerwoman".
It drove her crazy but she saw the humor. God bless all of her family members. She will be missed by many! Ed Moore...
June 5, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Had a lot of laughs at the Ackerman house...many..many years ago.
My sympathies
Lucy Broderick
Lynn McGovern
June 5, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Such fun we had at family gatherings. I will never forget her sparkling eyes and infectious laugh.
She will be missed.
Fondly,
Lynn McGovern
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