Susan Hrpcha

BRAIDWOOD—Susan Hrpcha (nee Maren), 63, of Braidwood, formerly of Essex, passed away suddenly on Nov. 23, 2018 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee.  
Born Sept. 26, 1955 in Joliet, she was the daughter of William and Lois (nee Clark) Maren. Susan was a retired LPN who worked at many local nursing facilities and hospitals. She was a member of the Slovenian Woman's Club of Joliet and also served as a prayer lady with Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood. Susan was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend to everyone.  She had a passion for cooking, sewing and traveling.  
Surviving are three daughters: Christa Hernandez, Carol (Terry) Bielfeldt and Cathleen (Kent) Robinson, all of Braidwood; two sons, Matthew (Tara) Hrpcha, of Shorewood and Marcus (Sam Butera), of Ft. Wayne, IN; nine grandchildren: Logan Baillez, Hannah Coster, Alex Bielfeldt, Landen Robinson, Gracie Robinson, Logan (Cambria) Robinson, Haley Robinson, Madelyn Hrpcha and Gracelyn Hrpcha; one brother, William (Cathy) Maren; nephew, William Maren; niece Elizabeth Maren and aunts, uncles and cousins.  
Preceding her in death were her parents and spouse, Patrick James Hrpcha.  
Funeral services will be private.  
For more information and to visit her online guestbook, log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find them on Facebook.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements.