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 Lercher, Susan Morse nee Rieur, age 49, beloved wife and best friend of Kurt Lercher; most loving mother of Danielle and Geoffrey; devoted daughter of Jack (Betty) and the late Doris Rieur; fond sister of David Rieur; former spouse of Dr. Brian Morse; cherished daughter-in-law of Joanna Lercher, Dr. Don and Diane Morse; dear sister-in-law of Darlene (Russ) Smith, Karl (Cheryl) Lercher, Andrew (Suenje Matthiesen) Moskowitz and Karen (Ronnie) Bonitatis; treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. Graveside Service Friday, 1 p.m., at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. There will a memorial service for Susan at later date in August. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613 or Y-Me, 212 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL, 60607. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600.
  Lercher, Susan Morse nee Rieur, age 49, beloved wife and best friend of Kurt Lercher; most loving mother of Danielle and Geoffrey; devoted daughter of Jack (Betty) and the late Doris Rieur; fond sister of David Rieur; former spouse of Dr. Brian Morse; cherished daughter-in-law of Joanna Lercher, Dr. Don and Diane Morse; dear sister-in-law of Darlene (Russ) Smith, Karl (Cheryl) Lercher, Andrew (Suenje Matthiesen) Moskowitz and Karen (Ronnie) Bonitatis; treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. Graveside Service Friday, 1 p.m., at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. There will a memorial service for Susan at later date in August. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613 or Y-Me, 212 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL, 60607. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600.  
 
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30 Entries
Vickie Carsley
February 1, 2009
Kurt and family; I am very, very sorry for you loss. I met Susan online years ago. She was always so kind and helpful to me. She was always funny and insightful. A very talented and loving woman who will be missed for years and years to come. The only way for me to deal with this, is to believe that she is one of the angels watching over us all until we see her again. Bless you and your family.
jessica cordova
November 6, 2008
Hi Kurt and family,
We just heard about Susan and are in shock and feel so sad for you.  She was such a nice person and extremely generous.  We feel lucky to have known her.  Our hearts go out to you and the family.
Love,
Jessica and Jason
Chris Macsurak
November 5, 2008
Hi Kurt,
I want you to know Mario and I are thinking about you often.  We miss Susan.  She looked so great the last time I saw her, and I will always hold that memory.
Lisa Stendel
September 8, 2008
Susan was a good friend of mine from childhood. We hung out after school in Somerset and also went skiing in Junior High. I am shocked to hear of her passing and send my sympathies to her family. She was a very thoughtful and kind friend. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Lisa Stendel
Lori Bragg
September 5, 2008
Kurt, I am so sorry for your loss I just found out about Susan and I am devastated. She was such a wonderful woman, talented, so full of life..I will miss her so much. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Danny & Beth Ann Swindle
August 19, 2008
Kurt,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Although we did not know your wife, you are our friend and we always wish you to be happy. Thinking of you.
Dorothy Rufus
August 16, 2008
My heart goes up to God for your loss. Read my reply to your e-mail on the 12th of Aug. 08
Beth Farmer
August 15, 2008
Dear Kurt and Family,
Susan was one of the finest people I have ever known, she was generous to a fault, kind, sweet and understanding, and a true friend to all of us. She will be greatly missed and is deeply mourned. You are all in my prayers and know that her kindness and love will never be forgotten. Much love and Sympathy,
Beth Farmer
Dee Goodwin
August 14, 2008
Kurt and Family,
             I am so sorry for your loss. Susan was one of the classiest and sweetest ladies I have had the pleasure of knowing.  She will be missed!        
               Sincerely, Dee
James Ruth
August 13, 2008
I'll always remember Susan for her compassion and her wonderful sense of humor. She will always be thought of with love. She made a great contribution to the online community that she will alays be a part of
lina & lisa almestica
August 12, 2008
Kurt, we are extremely sorry for your loss.  We found out today when I called Danny.  Our arms are wrapped around you. Giving you the strongest hug ever.  Susan was  kind, funny, giving and always an upbeat woman.  She was such a  great hostess at the cabana.....
We will miss her drinks, her smile, her tan, her talking about Kurt and how much she loves him.  
Rest in peace, Susan.....
Stacy M
August 12, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss.....Susan was a special person and so very kind.........she will be missed by all who knew her....In my prayers......
Rhonda Fenner
August 12, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of Susan. She and I would chat about shopping and girlie stuff like that online. She was a very giving woman and those that knew her were blessed.She had a joix de vivre and it made people smile when they saw her. Many times we chatted about purses and shoes and clothes lol.Such good times.I am so sorry for your loss and all of you are in my prayers.
Jeff Miklya
August 12, 2008
Kurt and family
It is rare to meet someone who brought smiles and laughter wherever she went.  Susan was always so kind and thoughtful.  I feel very blessed to have known her.
Pat Christophersen
August 12, 2008
Dear Kurt & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I had only known Susan for a few years, but she always made me feel like family on my summer visits to the pool with Kevin. 
We always had great conversations about what our families were doing and she was so proud of her children.
Everyone will miss her.
Pat Christophersen
Jerry Gauthier
August 11, 2008
It was such a pleasure knowing Susan over the last several years and I am so sad to hear about her passing away. Words cannot say how much I will miss seeing her by the pool every summer. Both Kurt and Susan were so caring and welcoming to my friends and myself. Your family is in my thoughts.
Charles Hoven
August 11, 2008
Kurt and Family, 
I am deeply sorry for your loss of a wife, mother, and friend.   
Susan always made me feel welcomed into your home with an ease unparalleled by anyone else.  Her sense of style, taste, humor, and graciousness is a memory I will always cherish and hold myself to.  
Emblazened in my mind are the days at the pool and her many, many friends both new and old.   
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. 
Charlie
Emma Vidal
August 10, 2008
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Susan was like a daughter to me and was a good friend to the whole family.
Tim Phillips
August 9, 2008
My condolences to Kurt and all your family members. I knew Susan as the consummate hostess of the Park Place pool. She invited me into her group when I first moved into the neighborhood, made me welcome, and introduced me to her wonderful circle of friends and family. She was a great person and will always be remembered for her fun personality and genuine warmth.
John Lercher
August 9, 2008
So sorry for your loss in this tragedy.
Sam Snowden
August 9, 2008
Kurt & Susan's family & friends:
I am so very sorry for this tragic loss.  Susan always went out of her way to make everyone feel welcome.  Prior to meeting Susan, I didn't go to the pool much mainly due to not knowing anyone.  Once I met her, I always felt welcome to come by her & Kurt's cabanna - and knew it would be very fun!!  She'll be missed in the extreme by so many people.  My heart goes out to Kurt, Danielle, Geoffrey, and the rest of her family.
Mark & Kevin
August 9, 2008
Kurt & Family, we are so very very sorry for your loss.  We will miss Susan dearly.  Nothing could have prepared us for this shock.  Your family is in our prayers.
  It was just last Saturday that we were all hanging out at the pool joking, and swapping stories about events, and things that all of us have been doing recently.  
Five years ago, Susan was the first person who reached out and made me feel welcomed when I moved into Park Place.  We have been friends ever since.
Susan we love you, and miss you terribly.
Susan we miss you.  The coming days will be difficult for your family and friends.
Donna Lercher-Kroll
August 8, 2008
Kurt, I'm so sorry for your loss.
MIRK MIRKIN
August 8, 2008
To the Rieurs, the Morses and the Lerchers...all the families that were in Susan's brief life...including the Mirkins, from her mother's side of life: 
 
We join you in the sorrow and sadness that have consumed us all by Susan's much too early passing.
We who live on the West Coast have seen too little of all of the rest of her family and loved ones. Yet we miss her and join you in sweet memory of her life among us all.
Uncle Mirk
Mirk Mirkin
August 8, 2008
Kurt and Family:
I am so sorry for what happened.  It's a loss that cannot be comprehended or understood for such a vital and young person.  I've know her since she was a toddler.  Too bad that we didn't see one another 
because of the distance that separated us.  My family joins me in our loss and know that her memory will always be in our hearts.  
-Uncle Mirk (Mirkin),from California
Michael Monteros
August 8, 2008
Sorrow is an emotion difficult to associate with any thing related to Susan. Her abscence from our collective conscienceness is as incongruous a breeze void of air. My heart goes out to all of us who knew and and almost instantly loved her. Most especially to Kurt, Danielle and Geoffrey and all the Rieurs.
Colleen Maholias
August 8, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you feel all the prayers and comfort that so many of us are sending you in this hard time. Susan was one of the most giving and pleasant person to greet me when our paths crossed daily! Know that she is watching, and will be there with open arms to greet you home one day.
Tammy Rechtin
August 8, 2008
Kurt and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.  Susan was a great friend and an amazing woman.  I value her kindness, generosity and carefree spirit and will miss her dearly. 
I wish you and your family the best during this difficult time.
Curtis & Eryn 5015
August 8, 2008
We will all miss seeing Susan's (always) smiling face in the building and by the pool. She was so proud of her family and always talked about how wonderful you all are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. God Bless.
Connie Gryb
August 8, 2008
Kurt & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.  Susan was a beautiful woman with a very kind heart.  She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy,Crescent Heights
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