Susan Marie Lilja Obituary

The passing of Susan Marie Lilja of Hickory Hills, Illinois occurred on September 28, 2026. Susan, born on October 1, 1952, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susan Marie Lilja to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Klaviter and Sylvia Klaviter; and her sister Joann Neuman. She is survived by: her husband John Lilja; her daughters, Jennifer Lilja and Jessica Lilja; her brother William Klaviter (Marsha Klaviter); Sue.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church (4660 W 94th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453). A burial was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at the Bethania Cemetery (7701 Archer Ave, Justice, IL 60458).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Sue's memory toP.A.W.S. Tinley Park (Animal Welfare League) / local shelter efforts, American Diabetes Association (https://ad.doubleclick.net$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1), or theBone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation.