Sue was born on March 2, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Gene and Nancy (Cemenska) Denton. She married Thomas Cassidy in 1969, whom she met when they were both in 9th grade at Trewyn Junior High in Peoria.
He survives, along with two daughters, Kelly (Richard) Bennett of Verona, WI and Amy Cassidy of Peoria, IL and one grandson, Zachary Bennett of Wakefield, MA. Sue is also survived by her sister, Gwen (Dana) Yetton of Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sue obtained her nursing degree while in her thirties, all while juggling household duties and caring for her daughters. Early in her nursing career she worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital areas as well as physician office practices in the Peoria area. Before her retirement, she spent several years as a school nurse in Peoria Public Schools.
In her free time, Sue enjoyed researching her family’s genealogy, traveling with her husband, and spending time with her family and large group of high school friends. Sue was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kickapoo.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kickapoo, with visitation one hour prior to Mass. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall after Mass. Interment will take place at a later date. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org). Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
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