Susan E. Sweet
Susan Sweet passed away on January 14, 2020 at the age of 63 due to complications related to Lupus. She was born on July 1, 1956 in Nuremberg, Germany to Otto and Mary Jane (Hassenburg) Graesser. She was raised in Delta Township, MI and graduated from Waverly High School. She earned an A.S. degree from LCC, a B.A. from WMU, and an M.A. from CMU. She was employed as a Cytologist at Sparrow for 24 years before retiring in 2018. She loved traveling, cruising, and spending time with her family and friends. Susan was preceded in death by her sister Kristen Garthe. Surviving her are her husband Guy, of Holt, her son Justin of Holt, her daughter Jessica of Bloomington, IN, her father Otto (Dianne) Graesser of Lansing, her mother Mary Jane Graesser of Delta Township, and her siblings Nancy Graesser of Reynoldsburg, OH, David (Michelle) Graesser of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Carolyn (Kevin) Miller of Troy, MI, Steven (Melissa) Graesser of Seattle, WA, and Linda Graesser of Ann Arbor, MI.
The Family of Susan will be welcoming guest on Tuesday, January 21, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Another memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, From 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m, with a Memorial mass to follow, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 3815 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Michigan Lupus Foundation.
Gary and Sharon Parrott
January 16, 2020 at 7:56 amGuy and Family: We were so sorry to learn of Sue’s passing. We remember many years with the two of you at Holt United Methodist Church until we moved back to North Carolina. You are on our hearts and in our prayers.
Jolene L Holtz
January 16, 2020 at 8:42 amMy dear friend, you were taken too soon from us. You will be greatly missed!
Stephanie Speer
January 16, 2020 at 9:26 amI am deeply saddened to hear of Sue’s passing. Sue and I worked together in cytology and she always brightened my day. When she spoke to you, you really felt how much she valued your friendship. I will miss that the most about Sue. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jeff Colchin
January 16, 2020 at 2:57 pmSo sorry to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed…
Jane Wallin
January 19, 2020 at 9:50 amSo sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Kapenga, M.D.
January 22, 2020 at 10:05 amGuy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and those you love in your time of sorrow.
Jenna (Barry) Walther
January 31, 2020 at 11:18 pmI am so sorry for your loss. I am a former neighbor and babysat for Justin and Jessica when they were little. Sue had a friendly personality and I had many conversations with her. She will be very missed. Praying for strength and peace during this difficult time.