Marie A. Suess

Marie A. Suess, nee Frank, age 93 of Edwardsville, IL, died Saturday, November 26, 2011, at her home, Edwardsville, IL. She was born on Monday, December 03, 1917, in Marine, IL, the daughter of Clemens Ulrich and Alma Magdelina (nee Ohren) Frank. On Saturday, May 02, 1942, she married Alfred M. Suess. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church; Daughters of Isabella, O\'Reilly Circle #218, Edwardsville, IL; Pin Oak Senior Citizens; Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post #5694, Highland, IL; former member of the Highland Square Dancing Club. Mrs. Suess was born near Alhambra, IL; she grew up on a farm and attended Conn Country School south of Alhambra, IL. Prior to marriage she worked at Moulton Bartly Shoe Factory, Highland, IL and during World War II she worked at Curtiss Wright, an airplane manufacturer, St. Louis, Missouri, as a riveter. She and her husband lived east of Highland on Route 40 and then for eight years they rented a farm at Old Ripley, IL, northeast of Highland. In 1958, they purchased a farm in Hamel Twp. She then worked for the Hamel Elementary School, Hamel, IL in the cafeteria for 7 years. She and her husband lived and farmed in Hamel for over 40 years. Survivors include: Son - Alvin A. (Evelyn) Suess, Jacksonville, IL, Son - Dan L. Suess, Edwardsville, IL Son - Dr. Terry R. (Barbara) Suess, Raleigh, NC Son - Kevin R. (Lori) Suess, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Rob (Stacey) Suess Grandchild - Ryan (Michelle) Suess Grandchild - Kelly Suess Grandchild - Alison Suess Grandchild - Justin Suess Grandchild - Tyler Suess Grandchild - Aaron Suess Grandchild - Annette Suess Grandchild - Stacy Suess Grandchild - Danielle Suess Grandchild - Katherine Suess Great Grandchildren - 7 Great Great Grandchildren - 2 Brother - Elmer (Joan) Frank, Alhambra, IL Brother - Lawrence E. (Pat) Frank, Pierron, IL Brother - Leonard (Audrey) Frank, Alhambra, IL Sister - Wilma T. (James C.) Welchlen, Marine, IL Sister - Clementine E. Rinderer, Marine, IL Sister - Dorothy M. Landolt, Pocahontas, IL Sister - Hattie Keller, Waterloo, IL Sister - Agnes A. (Roland) Keller, Grantfork, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Clemens Ulrich Frank (died 03/02/1966) Mother - Alma Magdelina Frank, nee Ohren (died 04/01/1979) Husband - Alfred M. Suess (died 12/07/2000) Son - Wayne Suess (infant) Brother - Alvin J. \"Bud\" Frank (died 10/10/2010), Marine, IL Brother - Duane L. Frank (died 12/04/2004), Highland, IL Brother - Norbert Frank (died 02/17/1990) Brother - Clem J. Frank (died 06/05/1980) Sister - Clara B. Heim (died 07/03/1955) Sister - Laverne G. Moss (died 06/18/2001) Daughter In-law - Donna L. Suess (died 10/30/2010). Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Marie A. Suess

December 3, 1917 - November 26, 2011