Susan M. Kalas, 48 of Huntley, died peacefully, after a lifetime battle with systemic Lupus Erythematosus, December 27, 2019 with her family by her side.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois.
Susan was born October 7, 1971 in Chicago the daughter of Walter and Zenona Wojciechowski. She married James Kalas on March 14, 2009. Susan was the executive clinical director of nursing for Asbury Health care. She worked as a nurse and was devoted to caring for people. Susan was passionate about nursing and dedicated to helping others. She was an animal lover, especially rescue dogs. Her greatest joy and accomplishments were her three boys and being a Mom.
Susan is survived by her husband, James Kalas, her three boys, Andy, Nathan and Kyle, her father, Walter Wojciechowski and sister, Eva (Steve) Coker and by many nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Zenona.
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Our family sends our deepest condolences for the loss of a wonderful person who made a positive difference in many of our lives. May we all find solace knowing that her work and influence on family and friends will carry on. Sue will be greatly missed.
I would like to express my sorrow and condolences to you and your family. I pray you and your family find the fortitude to bear this great loss.
My deepest condolences to sue's family...sue was a very sweet person i had the pleasure of working with sue at manor care
My prayers for the Family of Sue , May you rest and with eternal peace and Joy with our God . God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Blessed to have known her. Peace to her loving family
I’m so saddened to hear the loss of our dearly beloved boss at Manorcare . My prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Sue. May she Rest In Peace . I will miss her!
My condolences. She was a beautiful person in and out. I had the pleasure of working with her at MCAH.
I am so sad and sorry for this huge loss. Sue was an incredible woman, dearly loved. Praying for peace and comfort for the family during this devastating time.
Saddened to hear of Sue's passing. It was a joy to work with her at ManorCare. Praying for her family during this difficult time.
Very heavy hearted to hear of Susan”s passing our deepest condolences for your family our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time ❤️
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sue. She was a great nurse and coworker. Sue will be missed...she left too soon. Peace to all who love her❤
So sorry for the loss of this wonderful nurse- her care and compassion touched many♥️
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Sue was not only an amazing nurse but an extraordinarily fine human being. Her passion for service to people, her tireless efforts to provide the best possible care to her patients and undying support to her peers was exemplary. May you Rest In Peace Sue. You will be deeply missed.
Deepest condolences, such a significant loss but Heaven is blessed with another angel. Sue was part of our crew in Nursing school, great memories, never forgotten. She was driven and determined to succeed and be there for others- always, never let her health challenges hold her back.
Wyrazy głębokiego współczucia dla całej rodziny. Modlimy się za nią i łączymy się z Wami w żalu ????️
So sorry to hear this, what a wonderful nurse and human. Bless her memory!
My deepest condolences to The family of Sue.My prayers will be with You .I will miss Her
My prayers and condolences to Sue’s family. In the short span of time that I had work with Sue, she always exemplified such grace, kindness and compassion. Regardless of what she was going through, she made herself available and had a listening ear. Rest peaceful Sue. You will truly be missed!
My heart is broken over the loss of this beautiful human being. I was blessed to work for her at Manor Care. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace.
I had the pleasure of working with Susan a few years ago at Risen Son Christian Village. She was one of the most kind people to work with at the corporate office. She was very missed when she left Christian Homes for other opportunities. May she Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolence to Sue's family. Sue was a true sweetheart who made such a difference in every life she touched. May her family find comfort and peace knowing she was the most beautiful person ever and another Angel in Heaven.
My sincerest condolences for your family. Prayers for you all.
Sue was one of the most helpful mentors and to so many different people. She always was there to guide me and give advice. I remember not to long ago learning that Sue had a passion for motorcycles! She from what I knew tried to live life to the fullest. My condolences to Jim and his children and RIP Sue ????
Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.
Sending condolences to the family. Sue was such a strong and passionate person... in all that she did, she will be missed by many. Sending prayers for strength during this difficult time.
Sue was Regional Corporate Clinical Coordinator for Christian Horizons during part of my time as Executive Director at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. Connie and I always appreciated her kindness and compassion. She was on our campus one year for a Community Christmas worship service. As the music of the Season moved us, we shared hugs and tears of hope and joy. She loved her family; we mourn her passing but are glad that she could be with her loved ones once more in this Blessed time of year.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you will feel God’s loving arms embracing you in this time of sorrows and give you peace. Sue, had been my colleague, nursing consultant and administrator.
Sue was very dear to me, I will miss her very much. She was literally the hardest working person I have ever known and a role model/mentor in my life. God bless
My sincere condolences. Praying strength for the family
So sad to hear about Susan. It was a privilege to work with her at Manor Care. She was a wonderful nurse kind and fair to all. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
My sincere sympathy to Sue’s family. She will be missed. I had the great privilege of working with her at Manor Care not only as a professional but as a friend. Rest In Peace Sue and God be with you.
I'm so sorry for your heartache - what a joy will come on resurrection morning.
Jim and the Kalas Family, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all of Sue's family.
Kalas family, we are deeply saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family, very sorry to hear about your loss :(. RIP.
Oh Sue, I cannot believe this. You were a wonderful human being. It didn't matter how busy you were, you always took the time to listen to me. You absolutely were the best boss I've ever had. I looked up to you as you were such an inspiration. The world lost a good one. Rest easy my friend.
Jim , I am so saddened by your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Prayers for peace for your family during this difficult time.
Sue was a passionate nurse and passionate nursing leader. She served as a role model for her nursing team and for her management team in seeking the best care for her patients. She was a mentor to new nurses, nursing assistants, and new nurse managers. She has left her mark in the nursing profession, and I feel blessed to have worked with Sue. She spoke about her family and sons often and my heartfelt condolences to all of you. Prayers for her family. Sue will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are shocked and saddened by Susan's passing. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, I am sorry for the loss to you and your family. May Sue's spirit live on in the memories you share with family and friends.
Will pray and piece for your sole.
My heart hurts as I remember what a special person Sue was. She will be missed by all who knew her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
My condolences to Sue’s family for her loss. She was my friend and colleague and showed generosity with her time and love for others. As a nurse Sue inspired many to deliver the best quality of care possible to patients and residents. I am blessed to have spent time with Sue and her zeal for compassionate care will be her legacy. She is missed and it is a privilege to call her friend.
I am so sorry to hear this. Susan and all her friends and family are in my prayers
Prayers and condolences to the bereaved family.Sue was a role model, she was my mentor, who inspired many nurses, a fighter who sees the best in people around her ! I love you Sue and you will dearly be missed !
Jim, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jim and family. So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With much respect and peace.
To Sue’s family, husband, sons ad father. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and my friend. Sue was an inspiration to so many staff, families and any who was in her presence. Her smile and warmth could be felt by all. She was an excellent nurse and educator, but she was my very special friend an colleague. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Dear Jim and family, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God will keep you with his love.
Jim, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your love for Sue and the boys was always so apparent whenever you would talk about your family and all your adventures. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Jim, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful, loving and dedicated wife Sue. She was involved at St Mary as are you and showed the love of her faith and family always. It is a very sad time and I will be praying fervently for you and your family. God Bless you...