Susan L. Goltry (nee Noblett), age 93, of Huntley, IL, died peacefully on November 4, 2026 with her family by her side. She resided in Wheaton, IL for 30 years before moving to Sun City Huntley in 2003. She was a member of the Barrington United Methodist Church in Barrington.
Born in 1933 to Irwin and Esther (Hibnes) Noblett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa in June 1951. She then graduated from Drake University in Des Moines in 1953 where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Social Sorority and the Professional Educational Fraternity of Kappa Beta Kappa. On June 18, 1955, she married her high school sweetheart, Rodman R. Goltry.
Along with being a housewife and raising 4 children, she was the Charter President and Vice-President of the Welcome Wagon Club of Wheaton from 1974-1975, was active as a Cub Scout Leader, Brownie Girl Scout Leader, taught Sunday school at St. Thomas Methodist Church in Glen Ellyn, and volunteered at the school libraries at Glen Crest Junior High and Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn. She also enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, tole painting and calligraphy.
Mrs. Goltry retired from School District 87 as Secretary to the Principal and Assistant Principal of Instruction at Glenbard South High School. In addition to her tenure with District 87 from 1983-1995, she was employed by District 89 as an instructional aide at Briar Glen Elementary School in Wheaton from 1979-1983.
In May 1991, Susan received an award from the American Dental Association for 15 years of service to the ADA Health Screening Program during their annual conventions. This was in association with her husband who was the Coordinator of the Screening Program. In June 1992, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Air Force certifying her “unfailing support and understanding to make possible her husband’s contribution to the Nation on his assignment to the U.S. Air Force”.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, sister Bette Jane Marr, brother-in-law John R. Marr, nephew John W. Marr, brother-in-law Edward L. Morris and her loving husband of 70 years, Dr. Rodman R. Goltry.
Susan is survived by their children, Kirk (Tricia) of Round Lake Beach, IL, Dr. Kristin of Gaithersburg, MD, Kevin of Huntley, IL, and Karen Goltry-Vento (Joe) of Yorkville, IL. She has five grandsons, Colin and Cameron Goltry, Alexander (Zoe) and Eric Hearn, Nicholas Vento, and two great-grandchildren, Esme and Enzo Hearn. Also surviving is her sister Joy Morriss of Kerrville, TX, sister-in-law Jerrine (Gilbert) Andreini, of Des Moines, IA, and many nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Hamilton Funeral Home - 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday at Hamilton Funeral Home, followed by interment at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
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