Suzanne Marie “Sue” Barone, 67 of South Elgin, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Advocate Sherman Hospital. The daughter of Maurice and Martha Marie (Collins) Vanthournout, she was born August 12, 1949 in St. Charles, IL.
Sue was married to her beloved husband Vito for 38 years. She enjoyed retail and worked as a sales clerk for JCPenney for 3 years. She loved her children and adored her grand-daughters. Sue was an active participant with the St. Charles Chapter of the Salvation Army, she was also involved with the St. Charles and Geneva Park Districts.
Sue is preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
She is survived by her husband Vito; one daughter, Mary (Bill) Genz of Elgin; one son, Chris Barone also of Elgin; three grand-daughters, Lexi, Lizzi, and Abbi all at home; one brother, Stan Vanthournout of St. Charles.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 23rd from 9:00 until time of service 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Christopher Kuhn, officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, St. Charles.
For more information please call O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin (847) 741-1400 or visit our website, www.oconnor-leetz.com or Facebook.