Susan Carlene Guzaitis

Susan Carlene Guzaitis

Susan Guzaitis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 27, 2023.
Susan Carlene Guzaitis (nee Andrews) of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on October 24th, 2023 with loved ones by her side.

Susan was born on March 3rd, 1946, to Cyrus and Elsie Andrews in Chicago, IL; both of whom preceded Susan in death. She is the youngest of four sisters: Shirley (Ray) Bierowicz, the late Carol Gibson, and Janice (Bill) Gibbons.

Susan graduated from Kelly High School in 1964.

Susan is survived by her husband, Gerald, her sisters Shirley and Janice, her three children: Ed (Merri) Guzaitis, Carlene (Brent) Derickson, and Kristine (Levi) Green. She was the loving grandmother of Shantel (fiancé Jonathan Berry) Guzaitis, Zachary (Sarah) Guzaitis, Adam (Nicol) Guzaitis, Rachel Derickson, Tyler Derickson, and Evelynn Green and great grandmother to Demia, Devaria, and Ivory. Susan was also a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 4th, 2023, at 11:00 am at Cornerstone Church of Lincoln Way, 1501 Gougar Road, New Lenox IL 60451. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.

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February 24, 2024

Christella Perez posted to the memorial.

November 3, 2023

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October 29, 2023

Jim, Bogusia, Shannon B planted trees.

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Christella Perez

February 24, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about her passing. She was a joy when she would come into the bank. She was more than a customer to me. As she walked through the gates of Heaven, I am sure she heard the words, " Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

Bogusia Bierowicz

November 3, 2023

She was a real sweetheart and always had a smile and a good word to share. RIP

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Jim and Sue Schwab

October 28, 2023

Susan was so delightful. Loved her smile. It lit up the room. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior for eternity. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Jim and Sue Schwab

Marilyn Hohulin

October 27, 2023

Sue was a great story teller and I loved to listen to her tell stories about her life! She made everyone laugh with her joy! It was contagious!
I also loved what she had to add in our Precept Bible studies- always rich in theology and personal experience! A true follower of Jesus with a love for God's Word and His children!
She will be greatly missed by many!
Much love and many prayers for each of you, her family, as you grieve! Those who love much also grieve much when they lose such a dear loved one!
My sympathy to each of you! Marilyn Hohulin

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