April 18, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Susan M. Ryan (nee Cichucki), age 72, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. She was born on July 7, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to Stanley and Ruth (nee Rusch). She was united in marriage to Thomas Ryan on December 27, 1969.
Sue was a social butterfly and made friends with everyone. She loved to talk on the phone and made sure she called her friends and family daily. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat and watching the Brewers. The Game Show Network was her favorite and watching Dancing with the Stars! She especially loved spending time with family and friends.
Susan is survived by her loving husband Thomas Ryan; cherished children, Sean (Erin) Ryan, Kelly Ryan; grandchildren, Anne Tobias and Colin Ryan; great-grandchild Nataly Stevens; sister Ruthann Gonia; nephews, Scott (Linda) Gonia and Tim Gonia; cousins, Donald (Janet) Rusch, Carol (Atis) Lusis, and Cindy (Michael) Povlich. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Ruth Cichucki; brother-in-law Dennis Gonia; and nephew Craig Gonia.
Private services will be held per Susan’s wishes.
A special thank you to the staff at Aurora Hospital in Hartford. A very special thank you to the staff at Kathy Hospice for making her last days peaceful and comfortable and the care and support they provided to the whole family.