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SUSAN SHERIDAN Obituary

Susan Marie Sheridan, nee Barry, age 45, passed away on Sept. 13, 2009, after a courageous nine-year battle with breast cancer, loving wife of John Sheridan; dear mother of Mícheál, Maeve, and Ciarán; beloved daughter of Richard A. and Mary Joan, nee Collins, Barry; cherished sister of Peter (Sandra) Barry, Ellyn (Carmen) Caruso, and Erin (Tim) Kelly; daughter-in-law of Michael (the late Pauline) Sheridan; sister-in-law of Mary Sheridan, Patricia (Mícheál) Joyce, Michael (Fíona) Sheridan, all of Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland; dear aunt of Brian and Mandy Barr, Philip, Robert and James Caruso, Shannon, Fíona and Liam Clair, Kevin, Patrick, Thomas and Claire Kelly, Michael, Cathal, Óisin and Cormac Joyce, and Connor, Sean and Hanna Sheridan; niece and cousin of many. A lifelong resident of Chicago's Beverly community, Susan was a graduate of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. She earned both her bachelor of arts and master of education degrees at Loyola University Chicago. A former faculty member of Cathedral High School, and Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Susan also served as associate director of meeting planning for the American Marketing Association early in her career. Susan enjoyed traveling the world to experience nature and wildlife - from the Little Red Schoolhouse to Door County, and to her favorite remote region of Alaska. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago, and on Thursday at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan M. Sheridan St. Barnabas School Memorial Scholarship or Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Breast Cancer Research), P.O. Box 65039, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Info., 773-238-0075. Sign guestbook at: www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 15, 2009.

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Carey Harrington

September 29, 2009

Erin and The Barry Family,

I just heard of Susan's death from my mom. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss and her illness. I, too, remember Susan fondly from Pitt Players. I admired her greatly for her talent, kindness and example. I am very touched by the many loving tributes to her and see that she continued her life as she started it - a loving example. I also was witness to your loving family and hope you all will have continued love and peace. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of admirers near and far.

Fondest regards,

Carey Temple Harrington

September 18, 2009

Dear john and family our thoughts and prayers are whit you at this sad time may god bless you and your family every day. From Padraic,Mary golden and family carrowholly westport C.o mayo

September 17, 2009

To John,Michael,Meave,Ciaran and the Barry family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. John Pat,Maureen & Sarah Sheridan, Cortoon, Newport, Co.Mayo

Anne Marie Mohan

September 17, 2009

Dear Barry Family,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I regret having missed the services; but you are all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of terrible loss. I remember fondly my time with all of you during my Pitt Player years. What I recall of Sue is her beautiful voice and great talent. It sounds as though she grew into a courageous and kind person -- I wish I'd gotten to know her better.

September 17, 2009

John & Family
Our Deepest sympathy are with you all.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.May God bless you all.
Cousin Anne Sheridan & Eddie Lee

Gina Groesbeck Manley

September 17, 2009

Sue was such a dear person. We kept in touch through the years, especially on our shared birthday. She taught us all about faith, strength, love and peace. Blessing to you all.

Lisa, Jeff and Sophie Adler 2008

Lisa Adler

September 17, 2009

Dear Barry and Sheridan family:

My heartfelt sympathy. Although it was oh so many years ago that Pitt Players transformed our lives, I remember Susan and the whole Barry family fondly. Our theatrical adventures as teens are treasured. May your memories carry you through this time of loss and sadness. May Susan's children carry on her positive spirit and life force into the next generation.

Lisa (Kriho) Adler
Atlanta, GA
Horizon Theatre Company

September 17, 2009

To the Sheridan and Barry Families:

Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Sue was always a great friend and inspiration to us all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Cari O'Connor and Kevin Nedved

Davy, Kathleen & Leah Sweeney

September 17, 2009

John & Family. Thinking of you through this tough time. Your in our prayers.

Joe OBrien

September 16, 2009

Mr and Mrs Barry, I was so sorry to hear the news about Sue from my sister. I always thought of her fondly whenever we would watch Sound of Music with my little girls. Sue installed a love of the theater - even if it took a little time to kick in - that I hope I am passing on to my daughters. Both you and all of the Sheridan family are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Ryder

September 16, 2009

To John and family you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Sue will be greatly missed by all who knew her . We have good memories to hold on to.
John ,Honor,Ryder and boys Kilmeena, Westport,Co Mayo,Ireland.

September 16, 2009

I will always smile when I think of Sue my dear old Pitt Player friend. I still have the 50 page handwritten notes we sent during high school, silly pictures and many mischievous memories from our younger days. The last 7 years I was blessed with a reuniting of our old friendship and I was not surprised to witness the grace and courage of how she handled her illness. Sue had great integrity and is an inspiration to all who knew her. I was honored to be her friend. My prayers are with the family during this sad time.
Love, Maureen Flynn-Yuhasz

September 16, 2009

So sorry to hear this news.
Our thoughts are with you and the family.

Richard Lundy and Carmel Carroll

September 16, 2009

tTo The Sheridan Family. Tom and I send our deepest condolences to all of you. Sue was a lovely girl and we always enjoyed meeting her. She will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers. Tom and Mary McNamara

September 16, 2009

tTo The Sheridan Family. Tom and I send our deepest condolences to all of you. Sue was a lovely girl and we always enjoyed meeting her. She will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers. Tom and Mary McNamara

September 16, 2009

Thinking of you John and all family at this sad time. You are in our prayers.
Peter, Mary, Marian, Orla and Aoife Moran, Tiernaur,Newport, Co. Mayo, IRELAND

September 16, 2009

Sincere sympathies to John and family. We thinking of you at this very sad time.

Peter, Mary, Marian, Orla and Aoife Moran and families , Tiernaur, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland

JoAnn Cutrara

September 16, 2009

I send my true heart to all of you who have loved this precious girl. She made her mark on so many as she courageously and with deep faith faced the cross that she had to bear.

God bless each and everyone of you loved ones. All of us who knew or met her are blessed by her example. She has just been a remarkable presence in my life.

We are with you all. We sure care.

Much love in Jesus,
JoAnn Cutrara

Bryan & Anne Mullen

September 16, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

September 15, 2009

The entire Sheridan family is in our prayers. Sue was such a wonderful, authentic person welcoming everyone she met into her life. The memories of her smile and always being up at St. Barnabas School to chat will be missed. God is holding her in the palm of his hand.

Maurice, Judy, Kelly and Tom Corcoran

Bill Collins

September 15, 2009

Dick and Mary Jo,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless Susan and your entire family.

Fr. Jerry Boland

September 15, 2009

Susan Sheridan was an inspiration and a gift to all who knew her. I would be moved beyond words time and time again as she faced the realities of chronic illness. Susan--thank-you for the courage, hope and faith that you shared so abundantly. Thank-you for your witness that brought untold numbers of people back to faith, thank-you for your mentoring so many of us on the power of prayer. You were an awesome wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. I can see you in paradise kayaking, hiking and taking in the beauty like you did so often in Alaska. We will never forget you!

September 15, 2009

To Sue's Family, I knew Sue when my daughter Sophia was in preschool with Maeve and Ciaran. Whenever I saw Sue, she was always upbeat, happy and positive, despite what she was going through. What an incredible women! She will be missed. Our prayers are with you. God Bless Sue and your family.
Love, Carol, Walter, Sophia & Joseph Glaubitz

September 15, 2009

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith

[2 Timothy 4:7]

Michele Jones

September 15, 2009

To All Who Knew and Loved Susan,

She was indeed an EARTH ANGEL who spread her love, faith and enduring grace to all. She was a wonderful, Mother, Sister, Wife, Daughter and friend to so many. She fought this horrible disease with such dignity and grace. She will be forever remembered for her laughter and bright smile, and her gentle caring spirit.

At last she is out of suffering and resting peacefully with all of those who left before her. We will forever miss you Sue.

To all family and friends....May God shower you with his abundant blessings, and comfort you through this sad time. God has his newest "Angel". God Bless you all...

Love, Michele Pitt-Jones

Jim Seeberg

September 15, 2009

The first person I saw when I came to after I was knocked out in the Pitt Player production of Fiddler on the Roof was Sue and the first song I really remember hearing was her singing "Far from the Home I Love". I'm blessed to have called her Hodel, Maria, Laurie, and friend. The girl with the voice of an angel is now among them. We can all smile through our tears because Sue gave us all so many memories. To the Barry and Sheridan families, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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