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Sue Patricia Vrabel

1967 - 2022

Sue Patricia Vrabel obituary, 1967-2022, Chicago, IL

BORN

1967

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc

320 W Central Rd

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Sue Vrabel Obituary

Sue Patricia Vrabel, 55, of Arlington Heights passed away Monday morning with her children at her side. She was born February 25, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Erwin and Patricia (Ryan) Vrabel. Her kids regarded her as the greatest mom ever. Sue always made her house welcoming to her own kids and their friends. She played an active role in all of her kids' schools and activities. She was beautiful and stylish, and always made time for her friends even while caring for her father and working full time. Additionally, she rescued and cared for dozens of animals throughout her life. Sue is survived by her father, Erwin, her children, Sydney and AJ, many nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved dog, Harper. She is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia, and her grandmother, Hilder. Visitation Thursday December 22, 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 434 W. Park, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, her family is asking that donations be made in her name to a local animal shelter. Funeral information (847) 255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Mary Becker

January 4, 2023

I have many fond memories of Sue and my many days and nights AT THE Vrabel household. We had wild parties in the basement and drove all over the city TP´ing the Weber football players houses. We even cut school one day to TP Weber high school. I played softball with your mom at St. Ed´s and then after high school on a team called Seldom Sober. For years everything in her car and room was decorated in that Budweiser dog. Over the years we spent less time together but still kept in touch here and there. I know her greatest accomplishment was Sydney and AJ. God has called her home and one day we will meet again, until that time continue to make her proud. My condolences to Syd, AJ, Erv, Mark, Mike, Scott and all her loved her.

Stephanie Zizek Mashburn

January 3, 2023

Sending all our heartfelt condolences. What great memories I have of Sue from St. Ed´s. We had some great times especially during softball season. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Stephanie (Zizek) Mashburn

Gina Orre

December 22, 2022

I'm so very sorry for the loss of our dear friend. Susie was a kind and generous person - a wonderful friend and so proud of Syd and AJ. My deepest condolences to all those who loved Sue. She was one of a kind and her positive impact will be felt by many for years to come.

Mary Sheridan

December 22, 2022

So many wonderful memories of my youth have Susie in them. An excellent shortstop who threw many clinchers to me at first base. Susie was a great athlete and a wonderful teammate. I will fondly remember her mustang and hilarious plates!! My fondest memories of Suz are her strong love of family, animals and music. To see her bop out of the house on Kentucky hauling a boombox on her shoulder. REO!!! She was one of a kind. I will miss my dear friend tremendously.

My condolences to her family. She loved you all so much. And kids, you were your mother´s greatest joy!! When we last had dinner, she was a bright light sharing how proud she was of the young adults you had become.

Val Jacobs Cooper

December 21, 2022

Sending heartfelt condolences to your family and keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. So many great memories of Sue will be cherished. May she rest in peace.

Lisa Tardi Calarco

December 19, 2022

Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I will miss you until we meet again. Friends forever

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Dec

22

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside Church

434 W. Park, Arlington Heights, IL

Dec

22

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside Church

434 W. Park, Arlington Heights, IL

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Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc

320 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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