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Sue was a lover of art, a talented graphic designer, and a docent of 25 years at The Art Institute of Chicago.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas P. Kearney; her daughters, Melissa Kearney and Erin (Matthew) Fisher; her grandchildren Sophie and Claire Fisher; a grand-dog, Lilly; her brother in law, Edward (Pam) Kearney and sister-in-law, Patricia (Steve) Wilhelm; and her nephews, Kevin (Erin) Kearney and Ryan Kearney.
A Celebration of Susan's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. The service will be livestreamed at https://firstchurchlf.online.church/. Interment will be private.
For information – Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest, 847-234-9649 or www.RTfunerals.com.
Memorial contributions in Susan's name may be made to Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, www.dmsf.org or the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.
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