Susan Jean Church

Susan Jean Church obituary, South Lyon, MI

Susan Jean Church

Susan Church Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frazer Cremations & Funerals - South Lyon on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Susan Jean Church (12 December 1946 -19 February 2025) was born in Detroit, MI, graduated from Cooley High School and went on to business school becoming an administrative secretary.
Three sons were born in her marriage to John Baluk: John, Mark and David. In 1989, she married Alan Jeffrey Church and they lived in Farmington Hills until their retirements relocating to the shores of Lake Superior in Keweenaw County. Ordained an Episcopal priest, she served in Shared Ministry at Christ Church in Calumet.
Susan is survived by her sons John Matthew (Nikki) and David Brian, step son Maxwell Aaron Church (Beth), sister Mary Jones (Douglas). She is predeceased by husband Alan Jeffrey Church her parents George and Leone Staughton, son Mark Daniel and sister Anna Jane.
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