Susan Eilbert

Susan Eilbert, 95, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Susan was born December 15, 1920 in Hocking, Iowa to Ernest and Margaret Sterrett. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines. On November 19, 1939 Susan married Charles Eilbert. This union was blessed with three children, Gary, Diane and Richard. Susan loved attending church and was a lifelong member of Bethany Baptist. She was also a member of the Antique Doll Club and for many years enjoyed collecting and selling dolls. She loved helping others and most of all, she loved her family.

Susan is survived by her children, Diane Griggs and Gary Eilbert; daughter-in-law, Toni Eilbert; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard Eilbert; grandson, Gary David Eilbert; her beloved husband, Charles; and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, followed by burial at Avon Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 54145.

A special thank-you to Michelle Bessey for being the wonderful, loving caretaker that she was to her grandma Sue.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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