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Susan M. “Sue” Sullivan, age 71, of Alston, MI passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born in L’Anse on October 12, 1954, the daughter of the late Walfred B. and Betty J. (Connor) Sullivan.
Sue graduated from L’Anse High School in 1972. She attended Northern Michigan University, where she received her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree in 1974. She later attended Suomi College, earning her Registered Nurse (RN) degree in 1989. Sue was employed at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse for 44 years, retiring in 2018.
Sue was a faithful member of Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie and the Alston VFW Post #7646 Women’s Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed making pasties at the Alston VFW, crocheting, baking, cooking, traveling, and catering with her brother, Jim Sullivan. Sue was a caring and loving person who would do anything for anyone, particularly her family, to whom she was deeply devoted.
Sue is survived by her loving family: brothers Louis Sullivan of L’Anse and James (Brenda) Sullivan of Nisula; sisters-in-law Charlene Sullivan of L’Anse and Judy Sullivan of Alston; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers David “Mike” Sullivan and Walfred “Wally” Sullivan; and sister-in-law Connie Sullivan.
Funeral services for Sue will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie, with Pastor Kelly Ylitalo officiating. The family will greet friends at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service.
Spring interment will take place in Alston Cemetery.
Sue’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel in L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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