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SUSAN RODGERS Obituary

Susan M. Rodgers, nee Kozacik, 46, of Chicago, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012; beloved wife of Kevin Rodgers; devoted mother of Alexander, 7, and Sophia, 5; a stepmother to Joana and Trevor Rodgers; and daughter of Barbara Kozacik; sister of Carolyn McGrath and Julie O'Malley. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL. Memorial Service 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at St. Crysostom's Ephiscopal Church, 1434 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers the family is asking instead for contributions in Susan's name to LIVESTRONG, a charitable organization that continually finds new ways to raise awareness, increase outreach and facilitate collaboration in an effort to improve the lives of everyone touched by cancer. Contributions in Susan's name can be made online at www.livestrong.org/tribute

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 18, 2012.

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January 28, 2012

Susan was so full of life ! and her love of France, and all things French..
it is so sad to part with her so soon.
all my condolences to her husband and children.
Florence Mussat

Brian Burke

January 19, 2012

Susan and I were friends in elementary school and junior high. My earliest memory of Susan was battling against her in second grade at the chalk board to see who could correctly answer math problems the fastest. She was so bright and such a competitor. We also were in a play together in 6th grade(the Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare). She played Kate and I was Petruchio...seemed like we had thousands of lines to memorize. Her performance was magnificient. However, riding my bike over to her house on Cottonwood Street to talk about the details of our lives at that young age is by far my fondest memory. She was an amazing person and kind friend. I wish we had stayed in touch so she could tell me about her husband and children as well as her sisters. I deeply regret that I never had the chance to tell her about my family (my wife Rosalia and four boys Bronson (age 11), Ronin (9), Donovan (5), and Broderick (2). If there is a heaven then she is surely there. My condolences to her family, especially her mom who was so kind to me when I was a young man.

Candy Embray

January 18, 2012

Kevin, John and I were so sad to hear of Susan's passing. She was so beautiful and full of life. Each time we had the opportunity to dine with the two of you at AWRF, I would always leave thinking how amazingly lovely Susan was inside and out. We will be praying for your strength and peace. Candy and John Embray (Wireco)

Ed Sacks

January 18, 2012

A great sadness. Condolences to the family.

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