Our mother, who graced this world with compassion, generosity, and selflessness, passed away on Nov. 15, 2025. Born in 1943, she was the daughter of Frank Susnik Jr. and Millie (Poncha) Susnik. Her life was greatly influenced by her early childhood experience living on her maternal grandparents’ small farm in Litchfield with her mother and brother. She was incredibly close to her grandmother, Rose Poncha, who always made her heart happy. As she beautifully put it: "She made me laugh, she made me think."