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1945
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2017
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Susan Osborne Obituary
Susan Osborne, 71, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at her home with family by her side. Susan was born October 15, 1945, in Rockford, the youngest child of John and Elizabeth North Wickson. Susan was a resident of Rockford and surrounding area her entire life and attended Rockford schools. Susan was a wife, mother, homemaker, Cub Scout Den Mother, and BSA Troop secretary. Susan was employed at Loves Park Elementary School as an attendance clerk prior to her employment at Sundstrand Aerospace in 1978, retiring in 2005. Susan is survived by sons, James (Doreen) Vickery and Michael (Patti) Vickery; daughters, Sarah Vickery (Rod) Devine and Charlotte Bruss (Ryan) Alms; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles "Jerry" (Nancy) Wickson and Daniel "Buck" Wickson; sisters, Elizabeth Fanara and Kay Larson. She also leaves behind many wonderful and talented nieces, nephews, former husband, Donald "Duke" Bruss and Tom Irwin, her loving companion and soulmate of 18 years. Susan was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Vickery in 1975; brothers, Howard Wickson in 1986 and Robert "Cork" Wickson in 1989; sisters, Carol Wells in 2013 and Rita Stiffler in 2015.
A gathering to celebrate Susie's life will be from 2 until 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road in Machesney Park. Per Susan's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be used later in Susan's memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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elizabeth knittel
January 30, 2017
Susan and I became friends when she moved in around the corner from each other. Amanda and Charlotte were born on the same day. Became instant friends and still are. She was a wonderful woman and a great MOM. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with the family.
Jim Kimberly
January 26, 2017
I still refer to the house across the street as the Vickery house. My deepest condolence to Jim, Mike, and Sarah.
Ann, Jesse & Ruben Campos
January 26, 2017
Our Aunt Susie was such a sweet, gentle soul. Her cheerful laugh is what I will always remember. When she and the rest of the Wickson clan were together, it was always blissful. My sympathies to my cousins Jim, Sarah, Mike, and Charlotte and heartfelt thanks and sympathy to Tom, who stood by her side day in and day out through her entire illness. There's a special spot in heaven for him.
Charlotte Alms
January 26, 2017
I love you mom! We all miss you so much, but happy knowing that you are now dancing around to the oldies, kissing and catching up with Danny, drinking blush wine and eating snickers. You were amazing and look forward to your guidance and protection. Xoxox
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