Susan Danae Gregory's Obituary
Susan Danae Gregory, 48, of Decatur died peacefully at 8:40a.m., Monday, June 3, 2008 at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a 21 month battle with cancer.
Susan was born July 13, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Marlyn and Alice Ratz Sheldrup. A member of Central Christian Church, Susan loved her friends, lilacs, flowers, all of God’s animals and the changing of the seasons. She was a graduate of Mankato West High School and Mankato State University. Susan married Gordon D. Gregory on November 26th, 1983 in Mankato, Minnesota.
Surviving are her husband: Gordon, two sisters: Paula Brad Leach of Lakeville, MN, Diane Davis of Montana, two stepsisters Jennifer Sheldrup of Lake Crystal, MN, Susan Brent Anderson of Lake Crystal, MN, two stepbrothers: Michael Sheldrup of Mankato, MN, Steven Angie Sheldrup of Madelia, MN.: stepmother Rose Ann Sheldrup of Mankato, MN; Nieces: Sara Brian Dahlen of Minneapolis, MN, Kati Chris Gott of Burnsville, MN, Amy and Paige Brokaw of Pittsfield, IL, Miranda Dawson of O’Fallon, IL; Nephews: Adam Leach of Savage, MN., Greg and Patrick Brokaw of Pittsfield, IL, Mitchell Dawson of O’Fallon, IL; Grandnieces: Grace and Sophia Dahlen and Amelie Gott; Grandnephew: Marshall Dahlen.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur, IL. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Robert Bushey officiating followed by burial at Long Point Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Block Medical Center, Evanston, Illinois; Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Decatur Police Auxiliary.
The family wishes to thank the Decatur Memorial Hospital 3rd floor nurses and staff where her battle with cancer began and DMH Hospice Rachael where she went home to those who went before her. In between she found Love and Compassion from each member of the Block Medical Staff which she cherished greatly. The family also wishes to thank those who supported them during her illness, especially those from ADM and friends Jody, Janice, Alice, Pat, Margaret and Val.
The family of Susan Danae Gregory is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL, 62526.
Susan’s last message to all her friends is found in the words of one of her favorite songs... .
“May the good Lord be with you, down every road you roam,
And may sunshine and happiness, surround you when you’re far from home,
And may you grow to be proud, Dignified and true,
And do unto others, as you’d have done to you,
Be courageous and be brave, and in our hearts you’ll always stay forever young.
May good fortune be with you, May your guiding light be strong,
Build a stairway to Heaven, with a prince or vagabond,
And may you never love in vain, and in my heart you will remain forever young,
And when you finally fly away, I’ll be hoping that I served you well,
For all the wisdom of a lifetime, No one can ever tell,
But whatever road you choose, I’m right behind you, win or lose,
Forever Young, Forever Young”... ... . R. Stewart
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