Susan H. Lonzo, 88, of Suring, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Sue was born on Nov. 21, 1934, to the late David and Romaine (Foral) Urban. She was raised in Mountain on Green Lake. On Sept. 15, 1953, Sue married Gerald Lonzo Sr. The couple lived in Milwaukee while Jerry attended barber school. They then moved the family to Mountain before settling in Suring and buying the local barber shop. Sue was a loving and devoted homemaker throughout her life. She enjoyed baking pies, tending to her flowers, fishing and going to the casino.
Sue is survived by her three daughters, Cindy (Jim) Baur, of Marinette, Kathy (Mark) Leidig, of Oneida, and Carrie Lonzo, of Suring; two sons, Chip (Toni) Lonzo, of Suring, and Ken Lonzo, of New York; eight grandchildren, Jenny, Joe, Katie, Steve, Alexis, Demarise, Mikey and Matt; seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Raelin, Beau, Gerald, Olivia, Amaeliano and Eva. She is further survived by brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, and son, Steve Lonzo.
A special thanks to “The Steffeck Boys,” Village of Suring employees, and other community members who helped Sue in her later years. The family appreciates the kindness shown to her.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Kuhn officiating. She will be interred at Mountain Cemetery.
Gruetzmacher Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sue’s honor to American Legion Post 283.
Susan H. Lonzo
