1955
Suanne
2025
Suanne Pfeifer
October 2, 1955 — June 16, 2025
Suanne J.
(Susie)
Pfeifer, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 16
th
, 2025, at Swedish American Hospital. The family is grateful to the CCU staff for the care of Suanne and the support of her family.
Suanne was born October 2 nd , 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerome and Orva ( Fagerness ) Pfeifer . Suanne graduated from Belvidere High School in 1974 and was a survivor of the tornado of 1967 in Belvidere, Il . She attended Rockford Business College . She was employed with Danaher Corporation as a purchasing and administrative assistant . Suanne enjoyed her retirement and gardening.
Su sie was always fun to be around as she was a very vivacious, magnetic person who enjoyed life . She was kind to everyone she met . Suanne fought and won her battle against cancer in 1996 . When her health was in decline, she stayed positive, determined and always moving forward with rarely a complaint.
Su sie was an ardent Minnesota Viking fan ! She loved being a Minnesota Twin . She e njoyed watching the Kentucky Derby . Susie was a genuine sports enthusiast . She was a figure skater, also competed as crew on catamarans in regatta/races . She was theatrical, enjoyed singing and very artistic.
Most importantly, Suanne loved her family unconditionally . She was a devoted Aunt to all her nieces and nephews . Suanne was the ultimate cheerleader and champion for her family . Suanne touched our lives and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her siblings, twin sister Luanne Pfeifer, John Pfeifer, Gary Pfeifer, Linda Franke, and Steve ( Marj) Ostgaard; numerous nieces and nephews; several cousins; Aunt Sharon (A llen ) McVey , Aunt Carol Fagerness and her dear friends Barb Reams, & Barb Kinney . She is predeceased by her parents Jerome and Orva Pfeifer; stepmother Lois (Harmon) Pfeifer ; aunts and uncles, Ardeth (Glen) Gilbertson; Merton (Beverly) and Stan Fagerness ; her sister Cheryl Taylor and sister Joyce (Michael) Maske ; and her beloved dog Norske and Jack the cat.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers you can still show your support by sending memorials to the family Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, IL 61111. (www.stateline cremations.com)
Suanne was born October 2 nd , 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerome and Orva ( Fagerness ) Pfeifer . Suanne graduated from Belvidere High School in 1974 and was a survivor of the tornado of 1967 in Belvidere, Il . She attended Rockford Business College . She was employed with Danaher Corporation as a purchasing and administrative assistant . Suanne enjoyed her retirement and gardening.
Su sie was always fun to be around as she was a very vivacious, magnetic person who enjoyed life . She was kind to everyone she met . Suanne fought and won her battle against cancer in 1996 . When her health was in decline, she stayed positive, determined and always moving forward with rarely a complaint.
Su sie was an ardent Minnesota Viking fan ! She loved being a Minnesota Twin . She e njoyed watching the Kentucky Derby . Susie was a genuine sports enthusiast . She was a figure skater, also competed as crew on catamarans in regatta/races . She was theatrical, enjoyed singing and very artistic.
Most importantly, Suanne loved her family unconditionally . She was a devoted Aunt to all her nieces and nephews . Suanne was the ultimate cheerleader and champion for her family . Suanne touched our lives and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her siblings, twin sister Luanne Pfeifer, John Pfeifer, Gary Pfeifer, Linda Franke, and Steve ( Marj) Ostgaard; numerous nieces and nephews; several cousins; Aunt Sharon (A llen ) McVey , Aunt Carol Fagerness and her dear friends Barb Reams, & Barb Kinney . She is predeceased by her parents Jerome and Orva Pfeifer; stepmother Lois (Harmon) Pfeifer ; aunts and uncles, Ardeth (Glen) Gilbertson; Merton (Beverly) and Stan Fagerness ; her sister Cheryl Taylor and sister Joyce (Michael) Maske ; and her beloved dog Norske and Jack the cat.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers you can still show your support by sending memorials to the family Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, IL 61111. (www.stateline cremations.com)
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