Susan (Sue) J. Linzing of Palatine passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at the age of 66.
Sue was known for her generosity and love for life. She had many friends and enjoyed her vacation time visiting the mountains in the West, Ireland, Germany and the Caribbean Islands. Sue also loved music, whether it was going to concerts or listening to Rick play guitar for her.
Sue was heartfully welcoming and always offering herself to lend a hand. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Sue also loved spending time with family and friends at the Linzing lake house in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She was a skier, a golfer, a camper and a bike rider. She volunteered for different organizations, including a food pantry and a back to school backpack event. Sue brought joy to those around her and took a very kind and caring interest in everyone that she met. She was a good listener, planner and was always there to provide comfort and give advice to anyone who needed it. Sue was an amazing daughter, sister, aunt, life partner and loyal and fun-loving friend. She will live on in so many hearts. Sue will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Sue is survived by her mother Joan Linzing, her life partner Rick Kyriakopoulos and five siblings: Diane Schuler, William (Leigh) Linzing, Karen (Michael) Stanton, Michael (Laurie) Linzing and Daniel Linzing. She is also survived by her eight nieces and nephews: Nate and Ellen Schuler, Jeremy and Allie Linzing, Madeline and Hannah Stanton, Brett and Benjamin Linzing. Sue participated in their lives over the years and attended many of their sporting and school events.

Visitation will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Memorial Mass to begin 10:30 AM at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge, IL.

Celebration of Life the same day from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Countryside Saloon 2501 Ballard Rd., Des Plaines, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.