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Susan "Sue" Farrell

Susan Farrell Obituary

SUSAN "SUE" FARRELL, 51, of Duluth, Minn., died unexpectedly in her home Monday, Aug. 16, 2004. Born Oct. 25, 1952, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Ross and MaryLou Goodwin. She married Steve Farrell, Dec. 3, 1981, in Fort Wayne. She was employed as an RN at St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth, for the past 14 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Duluth. She is survived by her husband, Steve of Duluth; children, Beth Ann (Scott) Spisak and Brandon (Debbie) Beck, both of Fort Wayne and Steven of Duluth; stepdaughter, Amber (Mike) Schneider of Columbus, Ohio; father, Ross (Peg) of Fort Myers, Fla.; sisters, Barbara (Don) Barbeau of Evanston Ill., Karen (Steve) King of Hamilton, Ind. and Christine (Rich) Hall of Fort Wayne; brother Steve (Jan) Goodwin of Fort Wayne; and grandchildren, Kaden, Austin and Julia Beck of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her mother, MaryLou. Memorial service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 230 Skyline Parkway, Duluth. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Dougherty Funeral Home, Duluth. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. 2nd Street, Duluth, Minn.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 20, 2004.

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Steve Goodwin

August 13, 2023

I miss you, Sue

Robert Sayre

August 16, 2022

Susan...

Always remembered, forever loved.

A friend, Robert.

Robert Sayre

August 15, 2021

Having known Suzie in her high school days as a wonderful, caring person, she will forever be in my memories. Cheers, Sue, you had a good life and brightened everyone's life that you met.

christine hall

October 25, 2006

Happy Birthday Sue.
You are missed terribly.

Love,
Christine

Nancy Hilker

September 8, 2004

Dear Goodwins,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Susan was one of my closest friends in high school. Karolina, Susan and I were like the three muskateers. We went to all the CC dances and games every weekend. We also attended St. Joe grade school together. One summer I got a job in Briarwood as a maid for a family whose mother passed away and Susan used to help me clean house. Well we were both convinced that the house was haunted. A lot of unexplainable things happened. We would talk and talk and get scared and leave only to go back later and start again. We did a lot of laughing that summer. I last saw Susan at a CC reunion and Karolina was a no show, we went right to the pay phone and talked with her for an hour! Sue will be missed. I want you to know that she is in my prayers (and the whole family too). With Respect and Sympathy

Nancy (Hilker) Taylor

Susan Willis

September 7, 2004

Dear Steve, Steven and Family,

I am so saddened to learn of Sue's death. You were always such a special family that I met along the way, when you bought "The Rose". We continued our friendship and whenever I ran into you, it was always so nice just to see you and visit. My deepest sympathy goes out to you with your great loss. May God bless you. I will always remember Sue's dark eyes, great smile and warmth. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Willis

Duluth, MN

Karolina Hadaway {Baszczak}

September 1, 2004

To Susan's Family,

Susan was my best friend through grade school and high school and I was schocked to hear of her passing.We shared many a good time and I will always have those memorys. I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers. Her companion in youth, Karolina

Dean Stuckey

August 29, 2004

Steve:

I was surprised to learn of Sue's death. I have remembered you both with great fondness and I am sure that words can not describe your loss. You are in my prayers.

Dean Stuckey

Former pastor First Wayne Street UMC, Ft Wayne, IN

Beth Ann Spisak

August 26, 2004

Mom, I wish you knew how much I miss you. I miss your smile and your wonderful hugs, you were loved so much, and always will be. I just wish you would have known that. You're in my prayers, I love you mom.

Your daughter, Beth Ann

Helen Duncan

August 24, 2004

To Steve and the family: In your time of such sorrow we express our sincere sympathy. May the concern of many friends and the love of our Lord bring you comfort at this difficult time.Sue was indeed a gift to many. Mtka Power Squadron Mtka. MN

Robert Stierna

August 24, 2004

Dear Steve & Family:

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a note from Sue on the 15th asking about a USPS District matter, and was absolutely blown away to find out she was gone.

She was a friend with a ready sweet smile any time I saw her. I will miss her.

God give you strenght to carry on.

Bob Stierna

Pamela Halling

August 24, 2004

Dear Steve and family,

I just now heard the news about Sue, and I'm still in a state of disbelief as I'm sure you may still be also. I will always remember Sue as an intelligent, incredibly organized, yet somehow easy going, easy to talk to person. I loved our trip to Stockton Island with you both, and how much fun we had hiking and picking blueberries.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We were not at the funeral because we simply were not aware of the situation. Please know we would have been there had we known.

We will keep in touch --please let us know if there is anything that we can do.

Sincerely,

Pam and Jay Halling

KAREN HIATT

August 23, 2004

To Sue's Family,

I was so shocked to see that Sue had passed away. I babysat for Beth Ann and Brandon when Sue was going to school to earn her R.N. I send my deepest sympathies to you all. She was a beautiful person.

Karen Hiatt

Thad. Smyczek

August 22, 2004

Steve and Family,

My deepest sympathy to you. Sue was a rising star in the USPS organization. Her trip was interrupted by a flight to heaven.

Peace,

Ted Smyczek

Jeff Hamilton

August 21, 2004

To Steve and the Farrell Family,

I know only a small part of your sorrow, for you have lost Sue who was entwined in your lives, and I, a friend. With the come and go of our acquaintance, Sue gave me gifts I’ll always remember; smiles, laughter, hugs and some of her time…what wonderful things she must have given you. I pray that those closest to each of you will bring earthly comfort as you go forward with only your memories of Sue, and that those memories and our gracious Lord will keep Sue alive forever.

With Love,

Jeff

Albert Deibele

August 21, 2004

Steve and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Sue was a tremendous nurse in the cardiac catheterization lab. She cared for patients with compassion and was an ultimate professional. We will miss her skills, her humor and steadying influence. I can only imagine your loss. We send our love.

Al Deibele M.D. and Wendy Deibele.

Dorothy Holmes

August 21, 2004

I was so sorry to hear. Sue was a great inspiration to all at the Power Squadron and her energy and dedication will be a loss to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with those of you left behind. Sue was a good friend and always made me feel welcome and a part of the squadron after my husband died, as did others, and for that I will always be grateful. Hugs to you all.

Frank and Bernie Kelly

August 20, 2004

Accept our sympathy on the loss of your daughter. Your family will be in our prayers.

August 20, 2004

To Sue's Family:

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet and Jim Link & Family

Stillwater, MN

Bill, Beth and Sarah Goodwin

Brighton, MI

Tom & Cheryl Goodwin

Rockford, MI

Sue Tipler

August 20, 2004

To the Farrell Family:

I send my heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow. Sue was a real attribute for the Duluth Power Squadron and D-10. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Steve Goodwin

August 20, 2004

Sue, I already miss you, terribly.

your brother, steve

christine hall

August 20, 2004

I love you Sue.

teenie

Greg Holmen

August 20, 2004

As Sue was a fellow peer and Commander during my watch year,

I can't express how sorry Mary and I are to have heard this

terrible news.

We enjoyed traveling with Sue to New Orleans, and had the

opportunity to have dinner, attend meetings together, and

she was really a great person to know and fun to be with.

She was a great asset to the United States Power Squadrons,

who quietly and compentently got things done.

Her passing leaves a great void in our midst, and she will

be missed.

Greg & Mary Holmen

Art & Jenny Mollica

August 20, 2004

Steve & family: Jenny and I are sadden to hear of your loss. Sue always demonstrated qualities in her life that we admired. Our prayers are with you.

Neil & Judy McMillin

August 19, 2004

To the Farrell Family:

We send our heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow. Sue was a real attribute for the Duluth Power Squadron where we met her and Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Robert Goodwin

August 19, 2004

To the whole family,

Mom,Dad and myself send our deepest sympathy.We most certainly regret that we were unable to attend.

Ben & Marie Coons

August 19, 2004

We will miss seeing Sue at Power Squadron events. She did a great job and was very much a member of the USPS family. Our prayers are for her and her family.

Mary Ostroum

August 19, 2004

Steve and family: Sue was such a dedicated and hard-working member of the power squadron--her energy was amazing! She will be deeply missed by her fellow boaters in the squadron and at Barker's Island Marina. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlie & Cheryl Rouse

August 19, 2004

Steve & Family,

We are so sorry to hear about Sue. She was a kind, caring person with a gentle spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Kim Strandlund O Neil

August 19, 2004

Steve and Sue's Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sue will be greatly missed. I knew her through the power squadron. She was so dedicated to the squadron and so thoughtful of others. I will miss her very much. My thoughts are with you. Please take care.

Suzanne and Geoff Carman

August 19, 2004

It was wonderful to have met you, Sue. You have served the USPS with great honor.

Lisa/Dick Unger/Sturm

August 19, 2004

Steve-

Dick and I are so sorry to hear about Sue.

We are thinking about you.

Lisa

Diane McLoyd

August 19, 2004

Steve (and all of Sue's family) -

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Sue touched many lives. Working along side her in St Mary's Cath Lab I saw patients and staff alike respond to her warmth and humor. She was a truly outstanding nurse who taught me many things. I will miss Sue as a colleague - but can only imagine how profoundly each of you will miss her. May your memories comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

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