Susan M. Butler, age 59, of St. Joseph, MI formerly of Brookfield, IL. Beloved mother of Melissa (Nate) McFeters and Mary Jennings; dear grandmother of Kaitlyn, Lily, Owen and Jace; dear daughter of Robert (friend Maureen Smetana) Butler and the late Joan Butler, nee Pechous; sister of Diane Butler, William (the late Susan) Butler, Edward Butler and the late Robert (Nancy) Butler; aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Susan was a dedicated, passionate and respected nurse at Lakeland Hospital for 15 years. Susan was free spirited and always ready for an adventure. She was a nature enthusiast who enjoyed hiking (some of her favorite places included the Smoky Mountains, Sarett Nature Center, and the sand dunes of Silver Lake and Lake Michigan), participating in water sports, bird watching or simply gardening.
Memorial Visitation Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 4 p.m. to time of Service at 8 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 50513. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to: PAWS Animal Shelter in Bryson City, NC ( http://www.pawsbrysoncity.org/ ) Friends of the Smoky Mountains ( https://friendsofthesmokies.org/ ) Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com