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Susan Beatty Obituary
Schererville, IN, formerly Riverview, FL - Susan I. Beatty, nee Sowinski, age 82, of Schererville, IN formerly of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 22, 2025.
Loving wife of Robert "Bob" Beatty. Devoted mother of Gregory (Karen) Beatty and the late Christine Beatty. Proud grandmother of Courtney Beatty. Dearest sister of Paul (Ellen) Sowinski, the late Bernard Sowinski, late Raymond (late Gertrude) Sowinski, late Alice "Toots" (Leonard) Siurek, and late John (late Joy) Sowinski. Kind aunt and great-aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mary Sowinski. Susan had a big heart and was kind to everyone she met. She was loved by her family, friends, and church, and will be dearly missed.
Memorial visitation - Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Susan's memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 500 Northgate Dr., Dyer, IN, with the Rev. Leo Gajardo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Alzheimer's Association 50 E. 91st St. STE 100 Indianapolis, IN 46209, appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.
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