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Susan Chropka Obituary

Susan M. Chropka, age 62, formerly of Anchorage, AK, Berlin, NJ, and Pine Hill, NJ, lost her two-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December, 26, 2012. Susan moved to Alaska nearly 20 years ago to experience the outdoors and nature. In her spare time, she also enjoyed reading, poetry, music, cooking, gardening, and technology.

Susan is survived by her three sons, Joseph "Danny" Chropka of Indianapolis, IN, Michael Chropka and his wife Kelly of Woolwich Twp., NJ, David Chropka and his partner Jason of Indianapolis, IN; her two grandchildren, Grace and Joey Chropka, and four brothers and sisters. Susan is also survived by her companion Daniel Gilman. Contributions in Susan's memory may be made to Bean's Cafe Inc., P.O. Box 100940, Anchorage, AK 99510-0940 or at beanscafe.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2013.

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