Photo courtesy of Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore
Mar 4, 1951 - Feb 13, 2016 (Age 64)
To Bill's family :
Bill and his mother and father all showed me a lot of kindness in my youth. Even though I have not seen him since 1969, I have thought about him often along the course of my life. Bill lives on in the hearts the people who were touched by his kindness.
Roy Stuckemeyer
June 10, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
Jo and the Susina family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I worked for Bill in the late 80's. He was a great man and will be greatly missed.
Scott Erwin
March 08, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
I just read Bill's obit. So very sorry for your loss. I graduated High School with Bill.
Janice (Jan) (Rakowski) Herrmann
February 25, 2016
Susina family,
Extending you deep and heartfelt sympathy at the passing of Bill. We went to high school together and I have fond memories of him. May the peace of God sustain you at this difficult time!
Linda Medina Leitner
February 17, 2016 | Elgin, IL
Jo and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Linda and Jon Haines
February 17, 2016 | Burlington, IL
My condolences to the Susina
Family.
Jeri Delaney
February 16, 2016 | Sycamore, IL
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Michelle Friedlund
February 16, 2016 | Perrysville, IN
Jo & family, So sorry to hear of Bills passing. He lived a very loving & caring life and was loved by many. Thoughts & prayers to all of you.
Lovingly Dick & Ginger Kennett
February 16, 2016
Jo and family - Our deepest condolences are sent to all of you. Bill was indeed a very special man, and he will truly be missed. Heaven has surely gained a kind, wonderful and loving soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don & Judy Thompson
February 16, 2016 | Mountain Home, AR
William H. Susina, age 64, of Clare, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born March 4, 1951, in Elgin, IL, the son of Samuel and Doris (Dean) Susina, Burlington, IL. He married Josephine Kirchman of Clare, IL on June 30, 1972 at St. Mary's Church Sycamore, IL, and later became a member of St. Mary's. Six months later they purchased a small farm in Clare, IL where they raised their family and still reside.His love for cattle began as a young boy when his Uncle Joe Susina gave him his first 4-H calf. Since that time, one of his greatest joys has been raising cattle and more recently working the cattle with his dog- Duke. He was a graduate of Burlington Central High School in 1969. Like his father, he became a custom-trim carpenter, first working for the union, than later owning his own business' Susina Woodworking and Oakwood Builders. He later worked for J.R. Enterprises Elgin, IL, until he became disabled February 13, 2005 due to heart disease.In 1994, the family built a log cabin vacation home in Highland WI, on 40 acres of woodlands. This became his favorite 'get away' with his wife and grandchildren. It is also the last place we had our annual family vacation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He would say "all is right with the world" when he was sitting in his skid loader feeding the cows with Duke. Bill was the most amazing father not only to his three children, but he was a second father to several nieces, nephews, and friends of his children. He had a heart of gold, it just got tired too soon. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo; children Shannon (Jeff) Schmit of Sycamore, Nicole (Brandon) Marquardt of Oregon, IL, and Shane (Kim) Susina of Cortland, IL; 10 grandchildren Alexis, Shayna, Natalie, and Halle Schmit; Joel, Faith, and Anna Marquardt; Andrew Elder, Payton and Adriana Susina; 2 sisters, Pat Ziegler and Peggy Riddiough; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog Duke. He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law, Martha Kirchman.Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore and on Thursday from 9:00-10:00 AM at the Church of St. Mary.The funeral service will be on Thursday, Feb. 18th at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore, with Fr. Paul Lipinski officiating. Burial will be at the Burlington Cemetery.Memorials can be made for William Susina to the DeKalb County 4-H Foundation to provide a show calf to a young 4-Her and to sponsor a woodworking plaque in the 4-H fair in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178. For info or to sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
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