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Survivors include her sons: John Carey and Ken (Jennifer) Carey, granddaughter Adrianna (Rhett) Skeel, great-grandchildren: Amelia, Penelope, and Rowan; brothers: Jim (Kathy) Brokhausen and Dennis (Chris) Brokhausen; significant other Bill Boeke, 2 nieces Tracy and McKenzie, 1 nephew Casey, and great niece Reyna.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Rick Conkling.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday August 31, 2025, at 2 PM, at the Freeport Eagles Club.
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Merrie Kay Norris
August 24, 2025
I truly loved Sue. I played Words with Friends with her for many years and admired her beautiful quilts. Sue will really be missed by me. Love from Merrie Kay Norris
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