Susan Denise Spitz, age 59, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, December 27, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
She was born August 20, 1965, in Flora, the daughter of Donald “Bud” and Marjorie Louise (Oliver) McAllister. Susan had been married to Patrick King and later David Spitz and had enjoyed the most recent years with her partner, David Schoncheck.
Susan dedicated several years to working as a Direct Support Professional for CILA Corporation in Flora. She had a passion for baking and took great joy in tending to her flower beds. Family was a cornerstone of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren, her dogs, Ruby and Coco, and her grand-puppy, Waylon.
She is survived by her children: Ashlee (Andy) Lomas of Noble and Marc (Summer) King of Effingham; grandchildren: Lexi Hanna of Noble and D.J. King of Visalia, California; 11 extended grandchildren; a great-grandson: Elliot Cadwell of Noble; stepchildren: Summer Gadis, Cassandra Beucherie, Amber Conrad, Ashley Andrews, and Michael Schoncheck; 4 brothers: Gene (Jan) McAllister of Flora, Tom (Chris) McAllister
of Flora, Tony (Cindy) McAllister of Louisville, and Michael (Karen) McAllister of Flora; a brother-in-law: Jerry Curtis of Stites, Idaho; and her beloved dogs: Ruby and Coco.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister: Debra Curtis; and her best friend: Linda Deimel.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Keith Kepley officiating. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Private interment will take place in Kneff Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses or to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in St. Louis, Missouri, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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