Sister Susan Butters, RSM
Sister Susan Butters (Thomas Marie) was a beloved Sister of Mercy for 66 years. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth nee Doran and Thomas Butters. She studied radiology at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI and went on to earn a Bachelor Degree at St. Xavier University. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Chicago for 42 years. For 37 of those years she supervised the radiology department and five of those years she served as patient advocate. For a period of four years, she also served as the Assistant Director of Mercy Residence for the elderly in Olympia Fields.
She was the loving sister of twelve brothers and sisters. She was predeceased by Marion and Thomas Butters, Jane and Harold Hansch, Thomas and Margaret Tracey, Robert and Margaret Butters, James Butters, Harry and Joan Ganzow, Helen Butters, Rosemary Butters, John Butters, Agnes Butters, and William and Charlotte Butters. Grateful aunt of 25 wonderful nieces & nephews and great aunt to their children.
Prayer Service and Visitation, Monday January 27th, from 9:00 am until 10:15 at Mercy Hall, Illinois Room, 10044 S. Central Park in Chicago.
Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 at Mercy Chapel.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sisters of Mercy, 10024 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL 60655 would be greatly appreciated.