Susan Conroy Obituary

Susan Ann Conroy
Born: September 6, 1945 in Elgin, IL
Died: January 28, 2026 in Marengo, IL
Susan Ann Conroy, age 80, of Marengo, Illinois, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2026, at Florence Nursing Home in Marengo after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on September 6, 1945, in Elgin, Illinois, she was the daughter of Waldo and Esther (Jahnke) Shuett.
Susan married her beloved husband, Edward Arthur Conroy, on July 20, 1963. They settled in Carpentersville, Illinois, where she worked at Blarney's and Kirlin's Hallmark in Spring Hill Mall, and later bartended at State Street Pub in Marengo. In 2000, Ed and Sue moved to Marengo to be closer to their grandchildren, whom she cherished deeply.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Waldo and Esther Shuett; brothers, Calvin and Kenneth Shuett; and sisters, Janet Baker, Darlene Gilly, and Nancy Hattendorf.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Conroy; sons, Mark Conroy and Michael Conroy (wife Becki); grandchildren, Matt (and wife Ally), Taylor, Alexandra, Samantha, Charlotte, and Hunter Conroy; great-grandchildren, Declan, Finnley, Gavin, and Blaire Conroy; along with many nieces and nephews.
Sue's greatest joy was caring for and spending time with her family. She loved traveling with her grandchildren, vacationing in South Dakota and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and taking trips to Fifty Lakes, Minnesota early in life. Later years saw her and Ed traveling together to Galena and Dubuque frequently. She was an artistic soul, talented in arts and crafts, knitting, and crocheting, which produced countless blankets over the years. She also loved cooking and baking, with her cinnamon cakes being a holiday favorite that brought joy to many.
A woman of strong will and devotion to her family, Sue was known for her lively spirit. Ed and she celebrated 62 years of marriage, sharing many cherished moments dining out, with favorites including Floyd's in Carpentersville and Heritage House in Harvard.
A celebration of Susan's life will be held on May 30th, 2026, at Checkers in Union, Illinois Open House starting at 2pm. The family invites friends and loved ones to join in honoring her memory.
Susan's strong will, love for her family, and creative talents will be dearly missed by all who knew her.