Susanne Baade (Geiger) passed away peacefully on the morning of November 6th. She had spent the days prior surrounded by the love of family and friends. Preceded in death by Charles Geiger (father), Annetta Geiger (mother), Chuck Geiger (brother), James Geiger (brother), and Paul Geiger (brother). Wife to Chuck Baade, Stepmother to Jennifer and Kathy, Sister to Allen and Annetta Martha. In the lives of her many nieces and nephews she was truly a guardian angel. Loving Aunt to Chuck, Heather, Creighton, Andrew, Jim, Jessica, Paul, Bobby, Sandor and Aaron. Godmother to Bobby.
Susanne was a blessing to anyone whose life she touched. Butterflies often adorned her home and jewelry, decorating her beautiful gardens and floral arrangements that she created. Like the beautiful wings of those small creatures, her spirit was gentle, wide-reaching, and radiantly colorful. To know her was to love her. She was caring, compassionate, generous, virtuous, tough, and always spoke her mind. Susanne truly dedicated her life to serving God and those around her that needed help in any way she could. A devoted White Sox fan, Susanne loved watching sports and often took the children in her family to baseball games and outings, always going out of her way to bring joy to their hearts. A devoted and caring great aunt, Susanne loved nothing more than spending time with her great-nieces and nephews Hayden, Jack, Kaela, Joey, Mary, Christopher, Stella, Adelyn, Levi, and Valerie. In this sense she was always so much more than a great aunt, and often more of a devoted grandmother to each of them.
Susanne found love later in life than most, marrying Chuck Baade at the age of 55, bringing true joy to her heart for the rest of her years. Through their 21 years of marriage, one would be hard pressed to find a couple whose love was more enduring. Truly an example to the rest of us on how to treat each other as parters, their love was unwavering. They lived out a beautiful life together, often laughing and sharing their love of travel, sports, food and family.
Susanne loved staying fit, taking (sometimes unfathomably) long walks, kayaking and playing catch with her grand nieces and nephews. She also spent countless hours volunteering for those in need, giving generously of her time supporting projects through the church. Incredible friendships were built through the church, sharing in their love of God and service.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held at first Congregational Church of Crystal Lake at 461 Pierson St on Saturday, November 21st at 11 AM.
This world is a better place today having had Susanne in it, and each of us are better people for having known her. Her life exemplified how to live fully, give of yourself, and courageously speak truth to others, in humility, service, and love
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