Susan Lea Blecher, 70, of Chicago passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born November 9, 1952 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Laverne F. and Mildred I. (Dancy) Blecher. Susan was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, where she was very active with charity events. She earned her Master’s of Art and was a registrar for the Field Museum in Chicago, US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC, and The Bronx Museum of the Arts over the years in New York. Susan enjoyed knitting and loved working with children. She was an incredible sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Etta (Bill) Keeton of Sandwich, IL; her brother, Ray (Carol) Blecher of DeKalb, IL; many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at a later date. For more information or to sign the online guest book, please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165
She is survived by her sister, Mary Etta (Bill) Keeton of Sandwich, IL; her brother, Ray (Carol) Blecher of DeKalb, IL; many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at a later date. For more information or to sign the online guest book, please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165
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