Susan E. Ballauer

Susan E. Ballauer obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Susan E. Ballauer

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6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Queen of the Universe Church

7114 S. Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629

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Susan Ballauer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Feb. 14, 2026.
Susan Eileen Ballauer, (nee Roach), Ret. CPD Officer, age 72, passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 10, 2026; Loving mother of James Ballauer, Ret. Lt. CPD (Tiffany Gorman, Ret. Lt. CPD), and Kate (Vincent) Mallett of Norwich, UK.; Dear "Mema" of Abigail Ballauer; Fond sister of Doldine Roach, the late Maureen (late Thomas) Lawlor, and sister-in-law to Susan (late Jack) Johnsey. Susan is survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Dearest friend of almost 60 years to Nancy Kleinick. Visitation Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Monday, February 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Queen of the Universe Church, 7114 South Hamlin Avenue, Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Private; For Funeral info (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Feb

16

Service

10:00 a.m.

Queen of the Universe Church

7114 S. Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629

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Only 4 hours left for delivery to next service.