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Susan Nilles
1941 - 2015
Susan Nilles
1941 - 2015
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BORN
1941
DIED
2015
Susan Nilles Obituary
Born: October 20, 1941, in Chicago, IL
Died: March 19, 2015; in McHenry, IL
Susan Thompson Nilles, 73, of Spring Grove passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Centegra Medical Center in McHenry IL. She was born October 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Susie married John J. Nilles June 27, 1964.
She is survived by her husband; 7 children, Heather Nilles Woodstock, IL, Joe Nilles Twin Lakes, WI (Julie Genoa City), Jenny Mondy (Bob) Indianapolis, IN, Hallie Doyle (James) Johnsburg, IL, Rebecca Rosa (Jim Lemke) New London, WI, Patty Nilles Fox Lake, IL, Katie Nilles Indianapolis, IN; Nana to 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; brother, Whitey; sisters, Nancy, Sally, Hallie and Merry.
Susie was preceded in death by parents, John and Shirley Thompson; sister, Linda; and nephew, Johnny.
The Nilles Family will celebrate her life with family and friends in May. Please send your condolences to [email protected] and we will send you the details of the service when they have been determined.
In lieu of flowers send memorial donations to JCYS-Camp Red Leaf 26710 W. Nippersink Rd, Ingleside IL 60041 or Lutheran Church of All Saints, 5800 State Park Rd, Fox Lake IL 60020.
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April 20, 2015
Dear Nilles family -
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss of such a special person. I knew Susie to be kind and thoughtful, honest and hardworking, and she had one of those smiles which could light a room. I know she will be sorely missed by everyone.
For Jack, I would like you to know that I consider the time we boarded at Rip-O-Wind to be some of the most special in my life, and I know that was due in large part to the work you and Susie and Sally put in there. It was a solid and friendly family run barn and I so loved being a part of it, along with so many friends I made there. I extend my personal condolences for your great loss.
For my dear friend Sally, I realize that sisters have a unique relationship with each other all throughout their lives that is sometimes difficult for the rest of the world to understand - we fight, we argue, but at the end of the day we are always sisters, through and through. I know that this loss, coming so soon on the heels of the loss of your other sister earlier in the year, has left a void for you. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss.
Your family is in my prayers.
Kim (and Dan) Meadows
Nancy Thompson
April 12, 2015
I miss her so much, she was so proud of her family. She welcomed all of us in her home always. Sue was a great mom, sister, daughter and grandmother. She will be missed and rememered.
grandson Jesse born March 19th, 2010
Rebecca Nilles Rosa
March 30, 2015
Was the best Nana to all her grandchildren
Rebecca Nilles Rosa
March 30, 2015
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March 28, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Nilles and Thompson families. Sue was a great caring person. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Love and prayers.
Julie (Morris) Regnier
March 27, 2015
Deepest condolences to the Niles family and our friend Paul Baker who brought the Sue, John and their family to our world. Praying for all.....
emily mcardle
March 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go to Sally and everyone else in her family!
Love the McArdles
March 22, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Sue was a warm, witty, and wonderful person.
Susan Nehrlich, Lake Geneva, WI
March 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom, Janet, and Emily Duex
Lynda Neal
March 21, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Deb Giardina
March 21, 2015
I worked at Camp Red Leaf 1991 - 1994. Susie was great. I'm sad to hear of her loss. Condolences to her kids and all the family.
Sally Thompson Smith
March 21, 2015
Susie was always watching out for all of us and I'm sure she will always continue to so. If anyone ever needed anything she would help to get it done. She has always been an inspiration to me to do anything . She taught me how to make something out of nothing all the time. I will miss her terribly. Love to you all. Sally
Laura Fitzgerald (Peloquin)
March 21, 2015
My condolences to the Nilles family.
Sheryl Englebrecht
March 21, 2015
Sending thoughts of my deepest sympathy.
Rebecca Popelka
March 21, 2015
Many condolences to the family! Too many too soon! -Rebecca Popelka
March 21, 2015
Susie was so very special to me. The sister I never had for the past 50 years. I will miss her laugh, her smile & her wisdom. I could always talk to her about anything & feel better afterwards. God bless you! Aunt Barb
Hallie Moline
March 21, 2015
Susie has a special place in so many hearts ~ mine especially as my oldest sister, I will always have her close to my heart. To your next Journey Sue. Love to all the family ~ Hallie & Terry Moline.
ike and barbara Eisenhower
March 21, 2015
The loss of Susie is heart breaking She was a special beautiful person who loved everyone We will remember her smile, her laugh, but most of all her love
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