Susan J. Henberger, 82, of Huntley, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. She will be dearly missed by her loving family.
Susan was the beloved wife of the late Martin F. Henberger, Jr. and survived by her three children, Diane (David) Gutshall, Linda (Matthew Vander Weit) Strohschein, and Patricia (David) Schmidt. Susan was the loving grandmother of Michael (Caitlin) Gutshall, Caroline Gutshall, Joanna Gutshall, Nathaniel Strohschein, Jenna Strohschein, Chad (Cassie) Schmidt, Amber (Jon) Basil, Briannon (Ryan) Shoevlin and great grandmother to Samantha, Heidi, Connor and Tanner Schmidt, Jared and Travis Basil, and Natalie Corbley and Paisley Shoevlin. Susan was also the loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents the late Valentine and Alvina Jacks, her sister the late Mary (the late Donald) Kendzior, and her brother, the late Robert (the late Ruth) Jacks.
Susan is also survived by many friends in Sun City where she spent lots of days playing cards, especially Canasta, and the game she invented, Triple Play. She will be sorely missed by all those who called her a friend.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at DeFiore Funeral Home at 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Family and friends will meet Monday, November 9, 2026 for visitation from 9:00am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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So very sorry for all her family and friends.. My husband was her cousin and now she joins all those who will greet her in heaven.. May God comfort her family during this time of grief... God has opened his loving arms to welcome her home..God rest in peace