Susan Lynn Allen, 53, of 11927 Quail Ridge Drive, Plymouth, died in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sue passed in the arms of her Lord at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011.
Born in Harvey, Ill., on Feb. 23, 1958, she was the daughter of George and Ruth Eileen Braselton Hill.
She graduated from Tinley Park High School, Tinley Park, Ill., in 1976, and from Olivet Nazarene College. She finished earning her teaching degree at I.U. S.B. While going to school she worked at the Fiesta Hair Salon in Plymouth.
On May 19, 1979, in Lansing, Ill., Sue and Charles E. Allen were married.
Family was the most important part of her life. Sue taught computer classes at her church, enjoyed playing games and loved to travel. She especially had fun going on motorcycle rides with her husband, Chuck.
For more than five years, she taught English at Culver Community High School.
Sue was a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church and of the National Educators Association.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Chuck, two sons and a daughter. Her sons are Nicholas (Anna) Allen, and Jeffrey (Alleigh) Allen, both of Plymouth, and her daughter, Rachael (Chris) DeMarse, Marion, Ind.
Her mother, Ruth, of Plymouth, also survives, together with a sister, Barbara Ann Shidler, Mishawaka, and two brothers, Dale Allen (Teddie Lynn) Hill, South Bend, and Donald Ray (Victoria) Hill, Valparaiso.
A grandson, Lucas Scott Willis survives and her in-laws, Charles Curtis and Doris June Allen.
Sue was preceded in death by her father, George Hill.
Friends are invited to share memories and condolences with Sue’s family on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services for Sue will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with calling one hour prior, at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan Street. Pastors Ollie Dongell and Ed Friberg will officiate.
Interment will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts in Sue memory may be made to the Plymouth Wesleyan Church Building Fund.
Sandy A. Thomas says
Dear Chuck and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sue will be missed by many.
I will always remember her smile and laughter as they were infectious. She was a very gentle and loving person as well as a wonderful educator.
My deepest sympathy,
Sandy
Joe Dotta Family says
Dear Jeff and Alleigh
We are sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Hammond says
I still miss Sue here at Culver. Her smile was one of a kind and her laughter brightened our days. she is irreplaceable as as a friend.
Brittany Shidler says
Aunt Sue,
I will miss the many years of memories we created. The summers at the pool and Lake Maxincukee are so precious to me. Now, I have a legacy to carry on to be the best aunt I can be to Joel. I can\’t wait to take him to the lake and to the Blueberry Festival. Nonetheless, to teach him about faith. You showed me that faith throughout tribulations makes you into a stronger person. I was amazed at your strength when you thought you had none in your last few months of life.
Thank you for being a good aunt to me. I could go on and on about things we did together and how much I love you and will continue to miss you, but you were in so much pain so I guess God knew that no earthly measure could take that away, but He could, and He did. Give Grandpa a hug for me and tell him I love him as well.
\”Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.\” James 1:12
Your niece,
Brittany
John D Halt says
Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear this you have my deepest condolences.
Nona Hollenbaugh says
So sorry to hear of your family\’s loss. Sue was a great person. I was glad to be your neighbor for a few years.
Susan Birk-Sweigart says
Chuck and Nick,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy A. Thomas says
Dear Chuck and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sue will be missed by many.
I will always remember her smile and laughter as they were infectious. She was a very gentle and loving person as well as a wonderful educator.
My deepest sympathy,
Sandy
Joe Dotta Family says
Dear Jeff and Alleigh
We are sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Hammond says
I still miss Sue here at Culver. Her smile was one of a kind and her laughter brightened our days. she is irreplaceable as as a friend.
Brittany Shidler says
Aunt Sue,
I will miss the many years of memories we created. The summers at the pool and Lake Maxincukee are so precious to me. Now, I have a legacy to carry on to be the best aunt I can be to Joel. I can\’t wait to take him to the lake and to the Blueberry Festival. Nonetheless, to teach him about faith. You showed me that faith throughout tribulations makes you into a stronger person. I was amazed at your strength when you thought you had none in your last few months of life.
Thank you for being a good aunt to me. I could go on and on about things we did together and how much I love you and will continue to miss you, but you were in so much pain so I guess God knew that no earthly measure could take that away, but He could, and He did. Give Grandpa a hug for me and tell him I love him as well.
\”Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.\” James 1:12
Your niece,
Brittany
John D Halt says
Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear this you have my deepest condolences.
Nona Hollenbaugh says
So sorry to hear of your family\’s loss. Sue was a great person. I was glad to be your neighbor for a few years.
Susan Birk-Sweigart says
Chuck and Nick,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.