- Date Of Birth: August 15, 1924
- Date Of Death: May 27, 2016
- State: Indiana
Susan Marie Sailor, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 26, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Elkhart, to Leonard and Gelsomina (Iarrapino) Minichillo.
On Oct. 18, 1947, she married the late George J. Sailor. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1985.
Survivors include four daughters, Maria (Ronald) Walter, Therese (Kevin O’Neill) Sailor, Cathy Sailor, all of Elkhart and Lisa of Logansport; six sons, Leonard (Pam) Sailor of Mishawaka, Paul Sailor, Michael Sailor, Joseph Sailor, Stephen (Glenda) Sailor and Louis (Ricklyn) Sailor, all of Elkhart; one sister, Toni Minichillo of Elkhart; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Craigo; one sister, Marie Corpe; two brothers, Pat Minichillo and Louis Minichillo; and two grandsons, John Craigo and Scott Sailor.
Susan was a loving homemaker and wife for more than 38 years.
Sue led her 91 years of life with strength, love, and devotion with her faith and family being the most important things to her.
Having a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother, she found great joy in her own motherhood. As a loving wife and mother of 10 children, her work ethic was strong throughout all her years. She thrived on working with her hands, baking bread and preparing food for family and friends. It was a comfort for her and she felt it was always a way to bring people together. She was a true inspiration to so many, a timeless and giving woman who when you met her, she just brought a smile to your face.
For those of us lucky enough to have known her, we feel beyond blessed for the years and love she shared with us. We also are able to find comfort that she finally will be reunited with her beloved George.
She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and the Rosary Society.
