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Sue Boyce Obituary

Boyce, Sue Lynn (nee Vlosak) Age 56. Courageous 16 year breast cancer survivor. Loving wife and best friend of Michael Boyce (Ret. C.P.D./CCSO); loving mother of Caitlin (Brian) Boyce-Brejcha and Michael Boyce; devoted daughter of Estelle (David) Holloway and Bernard (Dianne) Vlosak; dear sister of Pamela (Donald) Reynolds, Joseph (Laura) Vlosak, Kimberly (James) Siroky, Lisa (William) Starcevich and Britani Holloway; dear daughter-in-law of Dolores (late William) Boyce; sister-in-law of Bridget (Richard) Blumer, Kimberly (Thomas) Maloney, Kathleen (Joseph) Vyvijal and William Donovan; beloved aunt of Rachel (Daniel), Samantha, Meghan (Brian), Nicholas, Andrew, Hannah, Lyndsay, William, Benjamin, Thomas, Edward (Alicia), Michael (Leigh), Matthew, Brian, Kathryn, Kevin, Shannon and Elizabeth. Known for her generosity and kindness to all, Sue was a hero to many and an inspiration to all. Sue enjoyed working in her garden and was devoted to her family and friends. Co-founder of the Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry. A Girl Scout Troop Leader and avid Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks fan. She served on the Queen of Martyrs Home and School and Altar & Rosary Society boards. Sue was named the Queen of Martyrs Altar and Rosary Woman of the Year in 2007. She will be deeply missed and remembered for her courage and determination. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from The Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2:00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to L.C.M. Hospice, 9800 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 or Rush University Hospital Oncology Dept., 1700 W. Van Buren St. Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60612 are appreciated. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 7, 2014.

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MaryRose McNamee

August 10, 2014

Boyce Family, so very sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I will always remember what a kind, caring and inspirational woman she was. I will be keeping you all in my heart and in my prayers. Peace!

August 8, 2014

I took care of Sue in the infusion room at Rush prior to moving to San Diego in 2005. She made an impression on me in regards to her love of life, family and strength in fighting her disease. She was an amazing lady, so sorry for this loss.
Mariann Bowe

Terry and Marichris

August 8, 2014

Mike, we are so very sorry for your loss. Sue was such a wonderful person and so strong. Our heats go out to you, Mike and Caitlin. We are praying for you all.

Fr. Thomas Nangle, CPD ret

August 8, 2014

Mike and family, it's sad to learn of your loss of your dear wife and mom after her long illness, and all I can offer you are my prayers tonight for your endurance and eventual healing, along with our faith and hope in the promise of eternal life with our Creator. May Sue Lynn now know that perfect creation, until the day you hold her again, forever.

Janine Gauthier

August 7, 2014

I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.

Meg Keating

August 7, 2014

Keeping you all in my prayers during this difficult time, Mike.

August 7, 2014

Mike, Caitlin and Mike - My sincere condolences on your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time. All of you will remain in my daily prayers.
-Alex Hernandez-

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 7, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sue will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 10 AUG, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

August 7, 2014

My sincere condolences on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time...Psalms 25:16,17

Mike Walsh

August 6, 2014

Mike, Caitlin and Mike - please accept our deepest sympathies... Sue proufoundly touched so very many lives... All of you wiil remain in our daily prayers... The Walshes (Mike, Laura, Matt, Brian and Cara)

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Brady-Gill Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Tinley Park

16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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9

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Brady-Gill Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Tinley Park

16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Aug

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

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16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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