Susan M. Havinga, Little Chute, age 56, died at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born in Kimberly on January 25, 1960 to Kenneth Ulrich Jr. and Shirley (Hartjes) Ulrich. Susan married Joseph Havinga on July 28, 2012. She enjoyed gardening and decorating. Susan also collected antique toys and Disney memorabilia, especially Mickey Mouse items. She loved the color purple.
Susan is survived by her husband, Joe; son Kenney Krohn of Whitewater; mother Shirley Kemkes; siblings: Deborah (Michael) Zuehlke of Appleton; and Greg (Dawn) Ulrich of Florida; mother-in-law Agnes Havinga of Kimberly; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Dennis (Pam) Havinga of Appleton; Don (Chrissy) Havinga of Little Chute; Charlie (Lorie) Havinga of Kaukauna; and Yvonne Havinga of Waupaca. She is further survived by her dog Kiley, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Susan was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Ulrich Jr.; son Jordan Myse; sister Jan Marquise; brother Michael Ulrich; step father John Kemkes Sr.; and father-in-law Gilbert Havinga.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street Little Chute) beginning at 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m.
A special thank you to the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center and Affinity Hospice Staff.