Susan M. Blanton

Susan Marie Blanton, age 71, a resident of Gurnee passed away on February 25, 2022 with her husband, Jim by her side at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on March 10, 1950 in Norfolk County, VA to James and Cecilia Kratohwil.

Sue was a loving, kind, and sincere woman, who deeply loved her family and friends.  She was full of love and compassion for all beings.  She loved the changing of the seasons, visiting farmer's markets, gardening, and yard work.  She loved holidays and decorating for all of them, but especially loved Christmas.  She loved her 1999 Jeep Cherokee, motorcycle rides and watching drag racing with her husband, Jim.  Sue was a long time cashier at Ace Hardware.

Sue is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim; her three children, Nikki Blanton of Gurnee, Caryn (Ashley Nutt) Blanton of Berwyn, and Michael Blanton of Gurnee; and her siblings, Dennis (Cecile) Kratohwil of Mundelein, Stephen (Wanda) Kratohwil of Yuma, AZ, Peggy (Carlos) Cuesta of Montclair, VA, MaryBeth Kratohwil of Somers, WI, Victoria Kratohwil of Somers, WI and Laurie Kratohwil of Somers, WI, and her nieces and nephews Stephen James Kratohwil Jr, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Elaine (Dan) Hart, Westfield, IN, John (Laura) Kratohwil, Streamwood, IL, Lauren Cuesta, O'Fallon, IL, Gary Cuesta, Montclair, VA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cecila Kratohwil.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  All funeral arrangements were handled by Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sue's name to ASPCA.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org