Susan Bell Launius

Susan was a lifelong member of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL. She served as a deacon and a Stephen minister. She liked to go to concerts and enjoyed many types of music. She worked in real estate for over 25 years and was a member of the Belleville Board of Realtors. Later she worked with her husband at Launius Marketing. She enjoyed bowling, cross-stitching, and shopping. She was a wonderful mother, aunt, and dear friend. Above all, she was a fun-loving "Gram” and enjoyed spoiling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary, nee Bell, Haywood; a sister Mary Jane Haywood; and a sister-in-law Nancy Kraft.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, William Launius Sr.; her son William (Joan) Launius Jr. of Millstadt; her daughter Lori (Ken) Harris of Waterloo; her grandchildren William “Trey” Launius III, Kasey Launius, Hunter Harris, Carter Harris, Tanner Harris, and Cooper Harris; brother-in-law Darwin Kraft; beloved nieces Lisa (Craig) DeBeaumont, Rebecca (Art) Fudge, beloved nephews Todd Kraft, and Karl Eric (Sue) Kraft, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, lifelong friend Theresa Painter, and many other friends.

Special thanks to Hospice of Southern IL for their care and compassion.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern IL, PanCan.org, or First United Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: 4 – 8pm Thursday August 14, 2014 at Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home, Belleville IL, and 9– 10am Friday August 15, 2014 at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville IL.

Funeral: 10:00am Friday August 15, 2014 at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville IL. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville IL.