Susan Busser

Susan Kay Busser, 49, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL, surrounded by members of her family. Susan was born on July 25, 1962, in Freeport, IL, the fourth child of Duane and Carol (Kloepping) Garkey. At Polo High School she excelled in track, basketball and volleyball, garnering many awards and state medals. She loved playing golf and touched many people over the years while working at Raynor, Woods and Con-way Freight. Susan battled cancer for eight years, but cancer never defined her. Despite weekly treatments in Chicago, she remained her children's No. 1 fan, never missing a single sports or school activity. Susan's legacy remains one of love, devotion and inspiration. Her life revolved around her steadfast faith in God, her children and Bob. She embodied quiet class, beauty, intelligence and accomplishment. Her blond soft curls framed a genuine smile that could warm your heart. And her heart most definitely belonged to the love of her life-Bob-for the past 15 years. She was our hero, inspired us daily with her courage and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived and lovingly remembered by Bob Venier of Dixon; her wonderful children, Jason James of Naples FL, Dylon Dane and Kaitlon Kay of Dixon; her parents of Polo; sisters Cindy Sullivan (Mike) of Polo, and Janet of Madison, WI; brothers David (Lori) of Winnebago, and Rodney (Deb Bryan) of Polo; niece and nephews Jessica & Matt Sullivan and Dan & Andrew Garkey; two great-nephews; the father of Susan's children Jim Busser of Polo; and her cocker spaniel Nelly who never left her side. Susan was predeceased by son Damon Drew and grandparents Roy and Esther Garkey and Ralph and Edith Davis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012, at 10:30 AM in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon with the Rev. Paul White, officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 18, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM in the St. Patrick Parish Holloway Center. The Rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has respectfully requested that any contributions be made to the Susan Busser memorial fund for education expenses for the children.

Susan Busser

July 25, 1962 - March 13, 2012