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Suzanne Porter Obituary

Suzanne Groves Porter, 81, of Plano, IL passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 in Shabbona Healthcare Center in Shabbona, IL. She was born November 15, 1930 in Hinsdale, IL the daughter of James M. and Irene (Cox) Groves. She married Paul Earl Porter on August 25, 1950 in Hinsdale, IL. She graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1948, and graduated from William Woods College. She was a member of the Plano School Board for four years. She was a loving wife, mother and imaginative homemaker. She enjoyed painting and loved animals of all kinds. She is survived by her children, Susan (Dennis) Moss of Plano, IL, Paul "Steve" (Edith) Porter of Idaho Falls, Idaho, James (Kathy) Porter of Plano, IL, David "Bill" (Teresa) Porter of Oswego, IL and Dan (Ken Rafowitz) Porter of Minneapolis, MN; fourteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; and one nephew and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years, Paul Earl Porter, and one brother, James "Bud" Groves. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, 3952 Turner Ave. Plano, IL, with a celebration of Suzanne's life being held at the end of visitation at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Butler Cemetery Oakbrook, IL. Memorials may be directed to The Open Door Rehabilitation Center in Sandwich, IL or The Alzheimer's Association. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com. Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, 3952 Turner Ave.Plano, IL 60545 (630) 552-3022

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Apr. 19, 2012.

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L Allen

April 23, 2012

The family of Suzanne Porter. So sorry to hear of your mother passing. Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Larry & Laura Allen

Mary Vernau

April 22, 2012

Dear Sue, Steve, Jim, Bill, & Dan,
I only learned of your Mom's passing last night. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I loved your Mom and Dad and have wonderful memories of happy times spent with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Mary Wykes Vernau

April 19, 2012

Dear Jim and family; Sorry to here about the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of her from years ago.I know what it's like to lose parents.Have to be gone on Sunday or I'd be there.Our prayers are with you.
Jim and Linda Swanson

Erika Salemi

April 19, 2012

Sue, Steve, Jim, and Bill,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her as a caring and loving person. Her children are a reflection of that kindness. We will be out of town over the weekend, so wanted to extend our regrets.
Andy and Erika (Roberts) Salemi

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