Susan Marie Heinlein

Susan Marie (Janda) Heinlein, age 70, of Trevor, WI, passed away peacefully on December 7th after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. Her courage throughout her illness was a testament to her resilient spirit and unwavering grace.

Susan was born on March 17, 1955, in Berwyn, IL to the late Dolores (Vana) Janda and William Janda. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Janda.

Susan is survived by her loving husband, Richard Heinlein, and two daughters: Elizabeth (Seter) Connell and Christina (Seter) Bousman, their spouses and her grandchild Aiden Bousman.
She was also deeply loved by an extensive circle of family, friends, and chosen family - far too many to name individually, but each held a special place in her heart.

Susan touched countless people with her kindness, strength, and compassion and her presence brought comfort, laughter, and warmth wherever she went. Though deeply missed, Susan will forever remain in the hearts of those whose lives she touched.

A celebration of life will be held at Millburn United Church of Christ, 19073 W Old Town Ct, Old Mill Creek, Illinois, on January 24, 2026, from 1-4pm with the memorial service starting at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to The National Brain Tumor Society, https://braintumor.org/ in hope that someday we can find a cure.

Susan's cremains will be interned alongside her mother and father at Chapel Hills Garden West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois at a future date.