Susan Ann Sklade

Susan Ann Sklade, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed away January 8, 2024, in Carmel, IN. She was born October 22, 1952, to June and Gary Reichelt, in Chicago, IL. She attended St. Peter Catholic School, Regina Dominican High School, and St. Norbert College, where she majored in art, met her husband, Bob, and began beautiful, lifelong friendships. Sue found her calling as an elementary school teacher, specializing in Growth and Development and Social Skills, shaping the young hearts and minds of hundreds of Devonshire Elementary children. She retired in 2004 and spent her time doing her favorite things, gardening, cooking, reading, entertaining, painting, being in the sunshine, loving her many cats and dogs, and cherishing time with family and friends. Sue moved to Indiana in 2020 to spend more time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Katherine (Nate) Miller and Megan Sklade (Phil Andros); her grandchildren, Ethan, Zach, and Penelope Miller; her sister, Janis Licari; her sister-in-law, Joyce (Deny) Beaudoin; her nieces, Laura Licari and Elizabeth Gioa; and her nephew, Chris Beaudoin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Sklade, and her wonderful parents, Gary and June Reichelt. Celebration of Life, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 5 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, IL, 60077. Please join us for a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society for Hamilton County, 10501 Hague Rd., Fishers, IN, 46038 (hamiltonhumane.com). Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign guestbook and to leave a condolence message.