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Sue Rolfsen Obituary

Rolfsen, Sue (nee Kohlman), age 65, of Holland, MI formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at her home. Sue was a beloved mother to Paula Rolfsen and Julie Kimber, both of Holland, MI, and a dear grandmother to Alisa and Sarah Kimber, in addition to her children and grandchildren she is also survived by her brothers, James (Charlene) Kohlman and Lawrence (Shirley) Kohlman, and was a beloved aunt to Laura (Kenneth) Savant, Linda (Tom) Shute, Gary (Sandy) Kohlman, Jeff (Debbie) Kohlman, Kevin (Laurie) Kohlman, and Kristin, Brett, Amber, and T.J. Kohlman, Sue also leaves behind her dear friend, Edward Rolfsen. She is preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Kohlman. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Sue will be held on Sunday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m. at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, IL. Visiting hours will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were handled by the Notier-Ver-Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel of Holland, MI. 616-392-2306 www.notierverleelangeland.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2009.

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Sue Johnstone

June 1, 2009

I extend my sincere condolences to Paula, Julie, Alisa, Sarah and the rest of the Rolfsen and Kohlman families on the passing of Sue Rolfsen.

Sue was a wonderful caring friend who touched my life and the lives all she met. She was always giving of herself to all around her and never expected or wanted anything in return. During our years together at Montgomery Ward a special bond and friendship was developed that will never die. We laughed together and we cried together. We shared a lot of shopping trips, figuring what we “saved” and not what we actually spent. Whenever I can’t decide if I want to buy an item, I remember the infamous words of Sue, “If it’s not perfect, don’t buy it”. She has saved me a lot of money over the years with these words.

Sue was a very good friend who will sorely be missed. Thank you Sue for everything you helped me accomplish. You will be in my heart forever.

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