Susan Matilda Auten Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Susan Matilda Auten (Paola, Kansas), born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Susan has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph F. Harris and Matilda A. Harris; and her son Steven Auten. She is survived by: her children, Dorothy Barnthouse (Joe), Martha Carter (Steve), Nancy Kirk, Joseph Auten and Frank Auten; and her brother Mike Harris. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Paola c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, KS 66071.
