Susan Marie "Suzy" Coyne

Susan Marie (Suzy) Coyne, 78, of Lenexa, Kansas (formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri) passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on October 15th, 2025.

Suzy was born on June 15th, 1947, in Stockton, California to Dr. Robert W. Kieber and Madeline (Tobin) Kieber. She was the oldest of 7 children. She grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri and attended St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic School and was a 1965 Graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School. Susan went on to graduate from Creighton University School of Pharmacy in Omaha, Nebraska in 1970. While working at Skaggs Drug Store in Omaha, she met Richard Coyne, where they both were employed. They married on August 31st, 1979. They moved back to St. Joseph, Missouri and welcomed two daughters Katherine (Katie) and Erin. She worked at Woodbury Clinic Pharmacy and The Apothecary Pharmacy until she retired in 2012. Susan was a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved watching and attending the games. She loved cheering on her Creighton Bluejays basketball team, as well. She was always in the bleachers cheering for her daughters and grandchildren at all of their sporting events. She loved her four grandchildren and was lovingly called "Nana."

Suzy was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Robert W. Kieber and Madeline I. Kieber; brothers Robert Kipp Kieber and Daniel C. Kieber; and nephew William "Billy" Kieber.

Suzy is survived by her husband Richard C. Coyne; daughters Katie (Johnathan) Steil of Holt, Missouri; Erin Toplikar of Lenexa, Kansas; grandchildren Thomas and Elliott Steil and Robert and Madeline Toplikar; siblings Patrica (Frank) Becker of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Pamela (Lester) Jones of St. Joseph, Missouri; Robert (Dot) Kieber of Loveland, Colorado; and William (Cindy) Kieber of Blue Eye, Missouri; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held on October 26th, 2025, at Double Diamond Acres from 2- 4pm. Address is 20951 NE HWY 169 St. Joseph, Missouri 64505. Mom loved the Chiefs and even though they play Monday night, we would love you to wear Chiefs/red attire to honor Mom.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Bishop Leblond High School or St. Joseph Catholic Academy.