Suzanne "Suzie" Lilly

Suzanne Suzie Lilly, age 48, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at The William J. Riley Memorial Residence, with her family at her side. Loving daughter of Betty and the late Charles Lilly. Dearest sister of Maryann (Tony) Eddy, Linda Sessa, and Jon Jack (friend Athena Sarvanidis) Lilly all of Dyer, IN. Aunt of Gina (Jeremy) Charles of Crown Point, Robin (Craig) Cox of Schererville, Kelly (Angelo) Vanni of FL, Kathryn Lilly of St. John, John Sessa of FL, and Erik Lilly of St. John; Great-aunt of Dylan, Elyse, Calista, Lauren, Caitlyn, Tiana, Emma, and Francesca. Sister-in-law of Agnes Lilly. Cousin of June (late Donald) Brockel, Laura Liddle both of CA, and Jane (Matt) Cherepak of Elkhart, IN. Suzie was a client/member of The Arc (formerly Arc Bridges) and the Dyer Presbyterian Church, where she loved to sing on special occasions. Funeral Service Friday, October 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Anderson officiating, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area (600 Superior Ave. Munster, IN 46321) or The Arc (2650 West 35th Ave. Gary, IN 46408.)