Susan Catron

1961 - 2022

Susan E. Catron
Born: March 16, 1961 in DeKalb, IL
Died: February 18, 2022 in DeKalb, IL
Susan E. Catron, 60, of DeKalb, boldly went to explore the Final Frontier on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Kishwaukee Hospital. She was born March 16, 1961, in DeKalb, the daughter of Donald and Grace (Houghtby) Catron.
Susan graduated from Shabbona High School in 1979. She earned her associate degree in math from Kishwaukee College in 1981. She spent most of her professional career as a secretary for the Byron nuclear power plant, NIU, and Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association. Susan was a fan of science fiction, especially Star Trek and Lord of the Rings. She loved music and worked with the DeKalb Municipal Band in numerous capacities, including as a percussionist and in their social media department. She was a loving and caring daughter, sister, and aunt as well as a devoted and loyal friend.
Susan is survived by her mother, Grace Catron, of Shabbona; her fur baby, DJ; five siblings, Sandy (Steve) Jakes of Paducah, KY, Sharon (Jerry) Bergfeld of Leland, Scott Catron of Sycamore, Steven (Jeannette Gall) Catron of Dixon, and Stacy (Gregg) Gunderson of Leland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Susan is preceded in death by her father, Donald Catron; maternal grandparents, John and Myrtie Houghtby; and paternal grandparents Clyde and Esther Catron.
Cremation care has been provided by the Jacobson-Torman Funeral Home in Shabbona. A celebration of life will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Shabbona Community Church with Pastor Peter Kolb officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan's memory may be directed to T.A.I.L.S. Humane Society or the DeKalb Municipal Band.