Susan M. Minette

Susan M. Minette, age 82, of Peotone, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Citadel of Bourbonnais.

She was born on May 30, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Wilbur and Marion (Ziegner) Oberheide. Susan was a graduate of Carl Schurz High School and North Park University both in Chicago, IL. She was the former owner and operator of the White Hen Pantry in Matteson, IL. She was the first female President of the Lions Club in Matteson. Susan was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards with her sister, grandchildren, and friends.

She is survived by her 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Cory (Kelly) Novak of Peotone and Steve (Jennifer Walsh) Novak of Franklin, TN; her 3 grandchildren, Collin, Caitlyn, and Cassidy Novak; her 3 step-children, Cheryl (Steve) Soper, Dianne Minette, and David Minette, her sister, Judy (Steve) Meggos; 2 nieces, Wendy Minella and Vicky (Nick) Togas; and a nephew, Thomas (Julia) Lambert. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Clinton Minette.

Visitation will be held at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. with funeral services being held at 6:00 p.m., Rev. Terry Krouskoupf officiating. Private burial will be at Peotone Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “JDRF” or the Evans Scholarship Foundation through the Western Golf Association.

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