Margaret "Sue" Leahy, 76, of Huntley, formerly of St. Charles and Troy, Michigan, died unexpectedly on November 26, 2021, at Northwestern Huntley Hospital with her husband by her side.
Sue was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 29, 1945, to parents John and Bette (nee Crosby) DeMunnik. She earned her undergrad and masters at NIU and a second masters at Loyola University. Sue went on to be an elementary teacher and reading specialist at Munhall, Ferson Creek, and Bell Graham all in St. Charles. She also served on the Burlington Central CUSD 301 school board and preschool board for Hosanna Lutheran Church. She married Gordon Leahy on August 20, 1966, and the pair celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year. Sue was the most loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family more than anything else and could always be found cheering her grandkids on at all their sporting events wearing their sweatshirts proudly. She loved spending time with her family at the lake house and many cherished memories were made there. She was an avid reader who loved books, especially ones about empowered women and historical fiction. Sue was also a proud member of the Pottawatomie Garden Club. She was very active and loved to go walking. She spent her life building many beautiful friendships and was a devoted and loyal friend. She was an energetic, passionate, and kind woman who will be miss by all who knew her.
Sue is survived by her beloved husband, Gordon Leahy, Sr., her children, Laurie (Jeff) Nesler, Gordon “Gordie” (Megan) Leahy, Jr., and Brian (Margaret) Leahy, her grandchildren, Nathan, Colin, Tyler, Trevor, Connor, Ava, Grace, Will, and Violet, and her brother, Jack DeMunnik.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bette DeMunnik.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Funeral will be Friday, December 3, 2021, with a visitation at 10 a.m. and the service to follow at 11 a.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sue’s name can be made to the Arthritis National Research Foundation, 19200 Von Karman, Ste. 350, Irvine, CA 92612, www.curearthritis.org
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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We were very sad to hear about Mrs. Leahy’s passing and we will keep the entire Leahy family in our thoughts and prayers.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to the entire Leahy family.
We are so very sorry to hear of Sue’s death. We will remember you in our prayers.
Our condolences to all of you. When you lose someone you love, you must learn not to live without them but to live with the love they left behind.
My heartfelt condolences to Gordon and all in her close-knit and loving family. This is written in memory of a level-headed, wise and wonderful teaching colleague and, throughout all the years I knew her, my dearly loved, thoughtful, generous kind and witty friend. Taken too soon, we miss you, Sue.
To all my sincere regrets, Sue taught with my late wife Nina 30 years ago at Ferson Creek my Nina and Sue were friends professionally. May God Bless you all!
O ur sister-in -law was a real lady and always dressed the part. Sue was a real happy person. Married to my brother made it real special. They were a great team. Sue loved life. But GOD had other plans and wanted her home. Sue suffered much these past few years with a knee replacement. What a mess. But she endured. Certainly we will miss her deeply. She was loved by all
To all my sincere regrets, Sue taught with my late wife Nina 30 years ago at Ferson Creek my Nina and Sue were friends professionally. May God Bless you all!
I have many good memories of Mrs. Leahy. I grew up living next door to her. She was like family to me. I will miss her dearly and will keep her forever in my thoughts and memories.
My deepest condolences to the Leahy family on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I feel so empty! Please let her family be alright. I know it will take time. Miss her so much❤️ I will always remember all the silly and fun times we had!