Susan Pollow Obituary
Susan Ann Pollow, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 26th at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 71. She was born to Arnold & Waunetta Pollow on July 20, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin. Susan graduated from Oregon Senior High School in 1972. After graduation she worked at WPS for several years and then started her career at WEA where she retired from. Susan was loved by many, was a mentor, and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her daughter, Syreeta Davenport; sisters Barbara (John) Carter; Shirley Smith; Wanda (Randy) Knipfer; sister-in-law Robin Matthews; nephews Todd, Tony and Cameron; Nieces Shelly, Amy, Missy, Jodi and Danielle; great nieces and nephews; two very dear friends Teresa Landmann and Bert Rogers; cousins and many friends. Susan is preceded in death by her lifelong partner David Davenport, her parents Arnold & Waunetta Pollow, and brother-in-law Daniel Smith.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date and the Cress website will be updated with that detailed information.
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