Suzanne M. Eich

November 18, 1948 - April 5, 2016

Suzanne M. Eich (nee LaReau) Suzanne M. Eich, age 67, of Reddick, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Tuesday, April 5, 2016 following a long illness with cancer. She was born November 18, 1948 in Kankakee, IL to the late Edward LaReau and Marjorie (nee Hunt) LaReau. She married Gary Eich on May 22, 1971 in Campus, IL. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years; her children, Michael (Julie) Eich of Reddick and Christine (Don) Curl of Dwight; grandchildren, Michelle and Joseph Eich, and Amber and Andrew Curl; her mother, Marjorie LaReau of Reddick; one sister, Edie LaReau of Maryland; four brothers, Michael (Sharon) Lareau of Coal City, David LaReau of Reddick, Richard (Nancy) LaReau of Murphysboro, and Christopher LaReau of Mahomet; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Suzanne was a graduate of Reddick High School Class of 1966. She attended Illinois State University. She was a homemaker all her married life, decorated cakes and she loved to quilt. She especially loved spending time with her family and children but most of all her grandchildren. She loved to write letters and send cards to family, friends and loved ones. She learned to text so she could send messages to her family and grandchildren. Suzanne was a member of the Zoar Community Church in Reddick, Kankakee County Homemakers Extension Association and Kankakee Quiltmakers. She did some volunteer work for Reach to Recovery and ALIVE Reading Program. She loved to read, particularly biographies and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and crocheting. She liked to travel, specifically to London and dearly loved her trips to Ireland. She will be deeply missed by all those who have been blessed to be part of her life and have benefited from her love, support, guidance and generosity over the years. The funeral celebration will be at the Zoar Community Church in Reddick, Monday, April 11 at 10:00 AM. The Reverends William and Joan Dean will officiate. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Campus, IL. The visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Sunday, April 10, from 2-7 PM. Memorial donations in Suzanne’s name may be made to the family to be disbursed among her favorite charities. Find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes.