Susan “Susie” Mary Parnes passed away at age 68 on Monday, December 26th, 2022. Susie passed peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with illness. Even though she has left this world, her resilience and sense of humor live on through all who knew her. She was born on March 31, 1954 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Kenneth and Rosemary (Mathews) Alsbach. Susan lived in Michigan her whole life except for a brief stint at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., where she met her lifelong friends, who were called the Crazy 8. The Crazy 8 were a tight knit group of friends that Susie was very grateful to have. Their last get together was when they came to visit her this past summer. This meant the absolute world to Susie. She is the former president of the Michigan Association of the Deaf and was involved with the club for many years. She mentored countless young ASL interpreters through teaching at Lansing Community College and leading many Silent Retreats. Susie always knew how to brighten anyone’s day. She always kept a positive spirit even in the darkest times. Susie loved spending time with her extended family. Susie was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Daniel and Thomas. Susie is survived by her sons, David (Amity) Hinkley and Tyler Parnes; grandchildren, Chesna, Grace, Sam, and Ben; nieces Anna (Bob) Burns and Tamara (Martin) Rymarz; and nephews Tim (Sarah) Alsbach and Tom Alsbach. A memorial luncheon will be held at University Reformed Church Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:30 (visitation at 10:00 a.m.).
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