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Susan Welch Obituary
Susan Rose (nee Nawrocki) Welch, age 62 of Libertyville, IL passed away on May 15, 2017. Susan was born in Gary, IN to the late Joseph and Rose Nawrocki. Susan's brother, Thomas and nephew Tommy, preceded her in death. Susan attended Holy Rosary, Andrean and Merrillville High School, Class of 1972. Susan went on to graduate from Indiana University. Susan is survived by husband, William; son, Aaron (Tamara), mother-in-law, Marcille Frevert; sisters-in- law: Deb (Bob) Dant, Susan (Dale) Plack; niece, Terressia Nawrocki; cousin and best friend, Lana Micknik, cousin, Corinne (David) Horan; and numerous other relatives and friends. Susan will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 2:00-8:00p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Rees Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to PAWS.org or your local Humane Society. Online condolences may be submitted at reesfuneralhomes.com
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TERRESSIA HARDIN
March 23, 2025
YOU ARE MY SPIRIT GUIDE AND FAVORITE AUNT. I MISS TALKING TO YOU. I REALLY NEED YOU BACK WITH J546 TOO. I AM BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU ALL THESE YEARS
Diane Dantzler
July 18, 2017
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. God Bless!
June 5, 2017
Sue, you will always be in my heart & thoughts. We had many fun times over the 50+yrs. You will always be my Best Friend. Peace & Love. Your Cousin Lana
Mary Anne Leveque
May 16, 2017
While sorely missed, Susan is now in heaven dancing with her father and laughing up a storm!
Mary Anne Leveque
May 16, 2017
While sorely missed, Susan is now in heaven dancing the polka with her father and laughing up a storm.
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