- Date Of Birth: May 14, 1961
- Date Of Death: January 30, 2014
- State: Indiana
Susan Marie Spahn, 52, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30, in her home after an apparent heart attack.
Susan was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 14, 1961, to Louis and Diana (Sutter) Felicioni. Susan married James Spahn on June 15, 1985, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart
Jim survives, as do their two sons, Chris Spahn of South Bend and Zachary Spahn of Elkhart; two brothers Tim (Chris) Felicioni and Mike (Sue) Felicioni, both of Grand Rapids; her mother, Diana Sutter of Grand Rapids; and her father, Louis (Shirley) Felicioni of Dorr, Mich. Also surviving are five nieces and nephews, and her special pet friends, Hendrix and Zoey.
Her grandparents, Charles and Helen Sutter, preceded Susan in death.
Susan was a loving wife, mother and friend. She traveled overseas for many years selling office furniture.
Susan had many passions in life, including gardening, photography, reading, genealogy and collecting antiques. Susan was just about to open her own business, a bakery named Miss Suzy’s Cakes and Specialties, a concept she had hoped would provide homemade baked goods and specialties for the customer with sensitive diet and food allergies.
She was also an avid animal lover and always opened her home to any stray animal friends. Susan was a woman of great faith, and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
