ANITA SUSAN "SUZIE" HALLEY

Anita Susan "Suzie" Halley of Elburn Anita Susan "Suzie" Halley, 58, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, following a long illness. Suzie was born Aug. 21, 1953, in Connecticut, the daughter of Edward W. and Ruth Halley. Suzie attended school in Wheaton and was a 1971 graduate of Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn. She was employed by Campton Township, Kane County. Suzie loved spending time with friends and family. She especially loved her cats, C.J. and Peanut Butter. Suzie loved everyone unconditionally and her love and friendship were enjoyed by all who knew her. Survivors include her sister, Bonnie (Marty) Schmuhl of Independence, Mo.; two nieces, Jan (Robert) Reffett of South Beloit and Colleen (Mike) DeRasmo of Prairie Village, Kan.; one nephew, Glenn H. (Diana) Lass III of Independence, Mo.; three great-nieces, Lindsay Halley, Bekka Reffett and Savannah Lass; three great-nephews, Josh Halley, Edward W. Halley III and Aiden Lass; and two great-great-nephews, Bryson and Kellin Halley. Also a very special heartfelt thank you to her very best friend, Alan Rottmann (Melissa) of Elburn, for his countless years of abundant love and unselfishness. Suzie's life was truly blessed by his love and friendship. A loving thank you as well to Pat Rottmann for the love and friendship she shared with Suzie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Kay Halley; and nephew, David W. Halley. A private memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles, with the Rev. Timothy Silver officiating. A memorial has been established to Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox, South Elgin, IL 60177.