Susan Epker
Obituary's Biography:
Susan “Sue” Epker died peacefully in sleep at her home at the age of 81 from an 8 year long battle with Alzheimer’s, in Grayslake, IL. Sue was born June 19, 1940, in Waukegan IL. She graduated from Northwestern School of Nursing in 1960 and had a forty-year nursing career. She was known as “Super Sue” in the field. She met and married Robert W. Epker in 1962 and enjoyed 48 years of marriage before Bob’s death in 2009. Sue and Bob welcomed their first child in 1963 in El Paso, TX while Bob Served in the Army. They moved back to Waukegan where they opened Washington Texaco and Sue worked as one of the first ICU Nurse’s at Victory (Vista) Hospital. Where they proceeded to have their other 3 children. Sue enjoyed golfing, traveling, reading, knitting, and worked tirelessly with Shriners to help special needs children in need of medical procedures. Sue loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She along with Bob volunteered at YMCA Camp Jorn in Manitowish Waters, WI.
Sue is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Randy) Dawes and son’s Rob Epker and Scott Epker. Her brother John (Sharon) Lindquist, Sister-in-law, and friend Ellen Kern. Sue was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert W Epker, her son Daniel Epker, her father and mother Link & Phyllis Lindquist, her father-in-law & mother-in-law Dallas and Helen Kern, her sister and brother-in-law Sally & John Koziol and grandson Zachary Epker.
Interment will be held in a private ceremony. Memorial contributions can be made to the YMCA Camp Jorn, addressed to Jennifer Dawes C/O Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.
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A beautiful tribute to honor my aunt susie She was more than an aunt, she was my private nurse during some trying times. You will be missed , and yes you were a better golfer during your prime. Until we all meet again , Rest in Peace Love. Bubba
Very sorry for your loss.
Auntie Susie thanks for the memories and for your generosity of always giving me some fiend trip money for the kiddos. We know you will be watching us from above and we love you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer, Scott and Rob (or as I remember your mom would say, “Jenna, Chubbs and Robs”)- I am so sorry to hear that Sue has passed and that she had suffered (and you with her) for so long. My early memories contain you all in many of them. Sue and my mom were close friends in high school and throughout the years and our parents started raising us all at the same time and together. I have many home movies of early birthday parties and vacations of us all and have such fond memories of that time. Please know that I, along with my family, send our deepest sympathies. We know that your mom is now with Bob and Danny (and Queenie the dog) and we pray that she is at peace. With love, Tracy (Larsen) Kamai
Jennifer, Rob and Scott: I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sue was a special part of my high school years, especially my freshman and sophomore years. We shared many laughs and some tears too. She was one of a kind. My deepest sympathies to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Anna Elasarian
To Sue, Scott and Rob: I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Carol (Miller) Detwiler