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Susan Klekowski Obituary

Klekowski, Susan L. 42, of New Lenox, formerly of Kankakee area died January 18, 2007 at her residence. she was born May 5, 1964 in Kankakee the daughter of the late Raymond and Norma Stratton Fisher. She married Mark R. Klekowski on September 29, 1991. Mrs. Klekowski formerly worked for United Heathcare as a project manager. Surviving are her husband of New Lenox; one sister, Dawn (Barry) Bales of Bourbonnais; two brothers, Tim (Wendy) Fisher of Limestone and Gary Fisher of Bourbonnais; nieces and nephews, Jason (Amber) Hastings, Jennifer Hastings, Briana and Tyler Fisher. Visitation Monday, January 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, 1480 W. Court St., Kankakee, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. Please sign her guestbook at www.clancygernon.com Info: 815-932-1214

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2007.

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Susan Buhring

January 26, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mark and family. I had the pleasure of working with Sue in Matteson and found a true friend in her. Sue was always bubbly, smiling and cheerful and this is what I will remember most about her. She was always there, whether it was business or personal. She will be greatly missed.

John Clark

January 26, 2007

Mark and Family,

Words cannot comfort you at a time like this, my only hope is that these few words can help you to remember what a truly remarkable, wonderful, special person that Sue really was.

I met Sue at UnitedHealth Group. She was a lot of things, a teammate, a mentor, a sounding board, but above all else she became my friend. She was there for me when a relationship went bad before I met my wife. On a business trip to Hartford she drove me to the Hospital because of my kidney stones. She knew all about how I met my wife and all of the joys of our wedding planning.

My point to all of this is that if Sue was able to be that good of a friend to me from such a great distance, I can only imagine how she must have blessed the lives of her family everyday.

Sue will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Bev Speelman

January 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are to you and your family. I worked with Sue at UHC and she was always a cheerful person. She will be missed.

Robin & Scott Sommers

January 25, 2007

Mark,
Scott and I are so sorry to hear about Sue's passing. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you know and forever. She is at peace now, so take comfort in that. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call or come over. We care about you and appreciate your kind words to us when Christopher passed away too. God Bless You!

Sue Szarek

January 24, 2007

There are no words that will ease the pain. There is nothing I can say that will fill the whole that is in the hearts of all that knew her. We all loved her, we always will.

Please accept my deepest condolences. Keep Sue alive in your memories, and your heart. No one can ever take that away from you. You will see her again, Mark. And she will will aways watch over you. I will always remember her stories of her Christmas Cookies with her sister. And every time I eat a cookie from now on, I will think of Sue, and smile.

Cindy Collier

January 23, 2007

Mark,

My deepest sympathy to you and to Sue's family. I had the pleasure of working with Sue at United Healthcare. I will always remember Sue as the sunshine on any day. She was so caring and generous after Hurricane Katrina - she shopped for items and sent them for donation to those impacted by the catastrophe. Her kindness will always be remembered.

Bobbi Ley

January 23, 2007

Mark and family, I wish to express my deepest sympathies for you and your families great loss. I work at UHC. Although I never had the opportunity to work with or even meet Susan, she sounds like a wonderful human being who has made a difference in so many lives. That is the kind of legacy we all would like to leave behind in this world. So even though we never met, in her passing on she has now touched my heart as well! Know that Susan will always be with you. She is with God and he travels faster than we can see, we will all catch up eventually!! May God Bless you and your family, and bring Peace to your hearts. My prayers to you.

Sharion Wilton

January 22, 2007

Mark, My greatest sympathy to you and Sue's family. Sue and I have been friends since I first started with UHC in 1999. Actually, Sue was the first friend I made outside of my close work team, and ever since we were always in touch and together on several projects. I still remember her bright smile, the swedish fish candy, and always cracking a joke at the most appropriate time. 1 Corinthians 13:7 "love never gives up, never loses faith, is always, hopeful, and endures through every circumstance". Sue, I will always love you and miss you, until we meet again.

Darlene Angell

January 22, 2007

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am another UHC friend, of which there are many! Sue was much more than a co-worker. She was a special lady that touched many hearts. I pray you find peace.

Cindy Fair

January 22, 2007

To the Klekowski, Fisher & Bales Family, you have my deepest sympathies during this sad time. It was such a pleasure working with Sue as she was always upbeat and energetic. She will be greatly missed.

Laura Guy

January 22, 2007

I was lucky to have known Sue both in the office (UHC in Matteson) as well as outside of the office. She was always cheerful and lifted the spirits of those around her. I am sure she touched many people in her life, and our memories of her will be treasured forever. I send my sympathies to her family and all of her friends. I know she will be missed. Heaven now has another Beautiful Angel.

1995? Sue at the Chicago Bulls game with us.

January 22, 2007

1995? Sue with Benny the Bull

January 22, 2007

GeorgiAnne Katek

January 22, 2007

I offer my deepest sympathy to you and Sue's family during this dificult time. I knew Sue from UHC. When the Matteson office was closing, I was hired in Schaumburg and was taking over a few of Sue's customers. She was so gracious and wonderful while transitioning her customers to me. She truly wanted me to succeed and was willing to help in any way that she could. Her greatest concern was that her customer's received the same level of service and care that she provided. That pretty much sums Sue up - a very sharing, caring person. Always happy to see or talk to you and always willing to help out any way she could. She will be missed dearly.

Phyllis Gauthier

January 22, 2007

Sue was honestly one of the nicest, most real people I have ever worked with. Always a supportive co-worker but more importantly a supportive friend. I will miss her and her receipes and good nature. May the knowledge that she was loved by all support you in this difficult time. God Bless -

Michael Horan

January 22, 2007

Mark,

Our greatest sympathy to you and to Susan's family. She will always be remembered for her warmth, her smile, and the joy she brought to you and others.

I count myself lucky to have been there when the two of you walked down the aisle, and please know that I will always be there when you need someone to talk to or when you need someone to lean on.

Susan is in our prayers, as are you. You know you have an army of friends to call on.

Love,

Michael, Sherry, John and Josephine Horan

Tina Nanos

January 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this most difficult time. I worked closely with Sue while we were both Implementation Mgrs. in Uniprise. I had the pleasure of working with her again most recently within UHC. I will always remember her great sense of humor and the ability to make all around her smile.

Ann Halas

January 22, 2007

I was one of the lucky people that got to work with Sue here at UHC. She was a very special person and touched the lives of anyone she came in contact with. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go to her family who will miss her deeply.

Kareen Hayden

January 22, 2007

May all your wonderful memories of Sue comfort you during this difficult time. Sue was a co-worker and friend of mine from UHC. She always greeted me at the start of the day with a “Good morning sunshine.” In retrospect, it was she who was spreading sunshine with her joyous spirit. I will miss Sue immensely. My prayers are with you all.

Leslie Schwind

January 22, 2007

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Sue at United Healthcare. She had such a wonderful, bubbly and caring personality. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this difficult time.

Terri Kelley

January 22, 2007

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Sue at UHG. Sue was well-known for her generous, bubbly personality that was infectious to many of us at work. Please accept my condolences. My heartful prayers go out to Sue's friends and family during this sad time.

Karen Schliesser

January 22, 2007

Sue was warm, funny, smart & just a great person to work with! I never met her in person but worked with her on a Quality project a few years back & had kept in touch from time to time. My thoughts are with her family now - know she impacted those of us who never even met her!

Beth Adams

January 22, 2007

I worked with Sue for many years while she was at United and I at Medco. Her sense of humor was amazing and always made me smile. She will be missed. My prayers are with your family.

Patty Duffy-Orsini

January 22, 2007

I will never forget Sue's willingness to lend a hand and share her unending knowledge. Her effervescent personality will always be remembered. May your memories comfort you at this time of loss.

Brenda Keith

January 22, 2007

Sue and I worked together at United Healthcare, where she was always full of energy and had a smile for everyone. Sue will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Michelle Donaldson

January 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Sue was not just a co-worker at UHC, she was a great friend. I will always remember her laugh, the times we shared together, and the fantastic recipes. She was a super gal and will be missed by all.

Priscilla (Johnsen) Mackiney

January 22, 2007

Working with Sue in Matteson was a joy. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mark and family.

Julie Mosteter

January 22, 2007

May God's peace comfort your family. Sue was a wonderful person and great supervisor. She had the true spirit of giving and a loving heart. I was blessed to call her a friend

Maria Cipolla

January 21, 2007

Sue was my supervisor when she first joined United Healthcare. When she was transferred to another department I shed a tear. Although we lost touch after the closing of our office, I will always remember her upbeat, bubbly spirit. Upon hearing the devasting news of her passing, I shed many tears. Wishing you peace and comfort during these trying times...with my deepest sympathy.

Michele Slattery(Hawksworth)

January 21, 2007

My deepest sympathy to you Mark at this very difficult time. Your wife must have been very special because you are a special person. My prayers are with you.

Angela Ravasz

January 21, 2007

I was a friend of Sue's from United Healthcare. I met her from our Matteson days. After my husband passed 4 years ago, she was a wonderful, supportive friend. She will be missed dearly.

Constance Urban

January 21, 2007

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I had the privilege of knowing and working with Sue at UHC. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
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