Susan Marie Hess-Polowski, 56, of 510 Minnesota Ave., Gladstone, passed away at 6:11 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at home with her husband and family following a year long battle with cancer.
Susan was born January 1, 1955 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She graduated from the Gladstone High School. Susan started working at J.C.Penny’s in Gladstone in June of 1973 and continued working at both the Gladstone and Escanaba stores until her untimely passing. Susan was also a part of S & S Bartending for the past 20 years and enjoyed shooting pool and being a designated driver.
Susan is survived by her husband, Peter, her daughter Abigail (Kyle) Polowski-Savard of Gladstone grandchildren, Michael Robert, Charles David and Deanna Jeanne Savard, four brothers Mike of Minneapolois, MN. Robert, Donald (Katina) and Ronald (Becki) all of Gladstone and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Olivia in 1988, her father, Alexander in 2011 and her nephew, Tom in 2009.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Jonathan Schmidt officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following services at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. Susan will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Anonymous
To PeteThank You for your card to the Radiation Oncology Unit. We didn’t know of Susan’s passing until your note. I have thought of you both often. It was my pleasure to have met the two of you. I hope you are okay and I pray that your inner strength will guide you during this difficult time. My condolences to you Pete.
Kathy Connors–Radiation Oncology Nurse
Marquette MI
To my Susie Q…….This last week has been unbearable for myself and many others who have known you and loved you. It was hard to say good-bye to you!!! I realized this morning – as everyone is leaving and trying to get on with their lives, this is the time you and I would lean on each other the most, and have been there for everything for each other – good and bad. I will treasure 30 plus years of memories of us together…..until we meet again. All the road trips to Milwaukee, bar tending together, riding to work together for the past twenty years, all of our Christmases together. I will NEVER forget you my sister and my friend. kiss Mom, Dad and Tommy for me. Please watch over me as I drive to work everyday – as you know what a chicken $&@$ I am. AND – I will keep my promises to you. love you always….
Beck Hess
Gladstone MI
I send my condolences to all of Sue’s family.
I was always so happy to run into Sue somewhere when I was home visiting. She always had that great smile for you & had a way of making you feel like she was really glad to see you, also. May she rest in peace! Sincerely, Cheryl
Cheryl Bernard
DeTour Vlg. MI
Please accept my condolences to Sue’s family.
Connie Smith
Escanaba MI
I had the privilege of working with Sue at JCP in Esky from 2005 to 2009, she was one of kind, a very special person and friend. I will always treasure the friendship we had, rest in peace with the Lord.
Philip Brei
Kearney NE
My condolences to you Pete.
Jake Nyquist
Gladstone MI
I have so many wonderful memories of Sue. We worked together at the Escanaba JC Penny store until I left in 1990. I am so sad to hear of her passing, she will be truly missed. Loved her sense of humor and great conversation. I pray her family will heal quickly in living through the memories that Sue was a part of. God Bless you all.
Denise (Zenker) Vorpagel
Algonquin IL
Pete and Family,
What an emptiness we feel right now! Sue had the biggest heart of anyone – always a kind word, a gentle touch, and a dry sense of humor. I have truly never known a better person. We love you both (and Sue…I won’t forget my promise!).
Susan Sundstrom-Young
Gladstone MI
Pete & Family,
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Sue. Such a wonderful lady will always be missed.
Karen & Terry Dahl
Gladstone MI
Sue was a very good friend. She was also awesome at pool. I have many memories of Sue and her humor. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside! She will be deeply missed.
Kaye (Sauve) Rowlands
Escanaba MI
Susie, a great smile and laugh. You will be missed by an old friend
Patti Meyer
Somerset WI
To Pete and the Hess Family. My deepest condolences. Sue was a dear dear person and a friend. I knew her my whole life. She was caring and kind. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and of course her family.
Thinking of you all at this sorrowful time.
God Bless, Jackie
Jackie [LaFond] Mott & family
Orange Park FL
Sue Hess! What a gal!! She was a super wonderful lady! An awesome pool player and a very sweet friend. She had the best sense of humor and a beautiful smile. We are going to miss her very much!! Now she is an angel and her and her Dad will again be together. Rest in peace
Tex & Geri DeGraves
Rapid River MI