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Susan Knapp Obituary
The daughter of the late Frank and Reatha (Casiner) Susdorf was born in St. Louis on Feb. 27, 1945, where she was raised and graduated from Alma High School. Susan worked as an adult foster care provider for many years. She also volunteered many hours helping out at West Midland Family Center. Susan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, going to the casino and playing bingo.
Surviving are her children, Katherine DeFreese of Midland, Tamberline Sue (William) Hitsman of Mount Pleasant, and James (Ariane) Moore Jr. of Alma; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Bobby Susdorf of Shepherd; and sisters, Gertrude "Tootie" Ackley of Farwell, and Mary "Chum" Thomas of Shepherd. Susan was preceded in death by a son, Harry DeFreese; brothers, William, Gary and Harry Susdorf; and sister, Buelah "Bea" Wiggins.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lee Township Cemetery .
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to Heartland Hospice.
Personal messages of support may be left for the family at www.wilson-miller.com
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Diane DeMott
February 20, 2007
God has called you to be one of his Angels. May God Bless your family in their time of Sorrow. You will be missed.
Love,
Gail Crosby
February 20, 2007
Sue was a hard working volunteer here at West Midland Family Center. She knew how to "rally the troops" to get things done.
Praying that God will wrap his arms around the family as they experience the hurt and loss that comes from losing a loved one.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Sid & Laurie Hitsman
February 20, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Phillip &Lois Wiles
February 20, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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michelle bradley
February 19, 2007
my good friend you will be sadly missed. but the last time i saw you, you were just a shadow of your old self. i'm happy for you that god called you home and that you are no longer suffering.
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