1944
2019
WOOD RIVER — Sue Ann Nobbe, 75, passed away at 11:54 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at Eunice Smith Home in Alton, Illinois.
Born Nov. 14, 1944, in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert V. and Alice (Burns) Dustman.
Sue Ann had worked as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Hospital, Wood River Township Hospital, Dr. Albi and Illini Medical Group for many years before retiring.
On Sept. 10, 1966, in Edwardsville, Illinois, she married Kenneth Nobbe. He survives.
Surviving also are a son, Chris (Michelle) Nobbe, of O'Fallon, Missouri; grandchildren, Shayna and Gavin Nobbe; brothers, Bob (Pat) Dustman, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and Rick (Judy) Dustman, of Edwardsville; and a sister, Ginger (Jim) Gornall, of Wood River.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Wood River, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. Pastor David Schultz will officiate.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lynne Labertew
November 21, 2019
Ginger, so sorry for the loss of your sister. She made a doctor's visit bearable and fun. Thinking of you. Lynne Labertew
November 19, 2019
Fly high Sue! You were a fun co-worker ! Always loved talking with you ! Did not know you were sick ! Judy Knight
Donna Hubbard
November 18, 2019
So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers to your family. I can attest that she was an amazing nurse. She was so sweet to me when I was expecting my youngest child. Always made me smile to see her at church.
Joyce Albi
November 15, 2019
A good nurse and a better human being. So sorry to hear about her passing.
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November 15, 2019
Wash away all earthly cares
A lovely soul journeys heaven bound...
Sue was such a pleasant, jolly person.
She will be missed by many.
Prayers for the family.
Nancy Buchanan
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