Susan L. MacKinlay, 79 passed away on February 22, 2021. She was born on September 6, 1941 to Robert and Lorraine Durfee. She was the devoted wife of 63 years to Paul MacKinlay. She was the loving mother of Robert (Tiina), David, Jeffrey, and Lynda Crowley. She was the proud grandmother of Ava Crowley, the apple of her eye. She was the dear sister of Linda Christopherson. She was a fond aunt and friend to many. Preceded in death by her parents.
Her family was first and foremost in her life and she loved to cook for them. She was an animal lover. Sue supported and attended the Deaf Club and Picnic. She loved to see things grow.
Visitation from 4 to 8pm on Friday, February 26 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 West Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Due to current guidelines there is a capacity of 50 people in the funeral home at one time. The funeral service will be at 11am on Saturday, February 27 at the funeral home.
Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: ASPCA at www.aspca.org/ways-to-give or to the Humane Society of the United States at www.humanesociety.org.
To leave a memorial message visit www.QuerhammerandFlagg.com. For information call (815) 459-1760.
