Susan J. Cross, 68, Oconto, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. She was born June 13, 1948 in Hustisford, WI to the late Donald and Jean (Reinke) Williams. She attended Oconomowoc Schools graduating in 1966, Waukesha County Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, and UW Waukesha. Susan married David H. Cross on December 13, 1985. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2014. Susan worked as a teacher’s aide for St. Norberts, Green Bay and Oconto FallsPublic Schools for many years. She was a very active member in the First Presbyterian Church, Oconto, where she served as a Deacon, the Oconto county Historical Society where she held the office of Treasurer, and Woman’s Club, Oconto American Legion Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. Susan enjoyed working with the elderly and help served meals for those who were shut-in. She was always giving to others to help them when needed.
Susan is survived by a brother, Terry Williams, Campbellsport; a sister, Cheryl (Lloyd) Williams, Waukesha; nieces, Jodi and Shawn Smith, Milwaukee; Jenny and Sean Beres, Waukesha; Katie and Isaiah Hanback, Appleton; nephew, Nicholas Williams, CA; great nieces and nephews, Jaeden and Josiah Smith and Lloyd, Lillian and Lacy Beres and her beloved dog, Murphy; sister-in-law, Barbara Barrera; brother-in-law, Bruce Cross; nieces, Kandi Cross and Marsha Erickson; nephews, Lee J. Holtgrieve, Jason Cross, Danny Barrera and Kyle Cross. She was preceded in death by father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Ruth Cross, brother-in-law, Scott Cross; sister-in-law, Diana Fleischman and nephew Chad Cross.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the First Presbyterian Church, 135 Jackson St., Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Friday, August 12, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Friday at the church with the Rev. Craig Alwin officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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