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Susan Polchow Obituary

Susan R. Polchow [nee Balling] Beloved Wife of Lawrence Polchow. Loving Mother of Sandra [Thomas] Broughton, Sheila Polchow, Lawrence H. Polchow Jr. and the late Michelle [Douglas] Iafollo. Dearest Grandmother of Blake, Doug, Amber, Jayme and Autumn. Dear Sister of Joan [the late Walter] OBrien, Mary [Roy] Hale, Carol Balling, Betty [the late Ronald] Hepp and the late Robert Balling. Fond Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Visitation was Wednesday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 A.M. at Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park. Interment Beverly Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-429-3200

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Published by SouthtownStar on Sep. 16, 2004.

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Cindy

May 19, 2025

My Aunt Sue was very very nice and caring woman
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Diane Neforas

September 19, 2004

Sue Polchow touched so many lives in many different ways. We should all learn from her good nature to connect with everyone and to love everyone as she did with so little effort.

Phyllis McGarry

September 17, 2004

Sue will be dearly missed by the McGarry family. We know she is in heaven now and we cherish the memories of her.

Joanne TEZAK

September 15, 2004

A great person who will be dearly missed on a daily basis. Always in our hearts.

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