Sue Ann Kalahar (Frounfelker)

Kalahar (Frounfelker), Sue Ann

Of Grass Lake, passed away peacefully with her family on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She is survived by her caring husband of 50 years, James Kalahar; two daughters, Maggie Kalahar (husband Brian McDonough) and Molly Kalahar (fiance Barry Mullen); mother, Ellen Frounfelker; two brothers, Bob (Cathy) Frounfelker and Jimmy (Jeanie) Frounfelker, as well as several other loving family members.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Founfelker, and her beloved Border Terriers, Tilly and Punkin.

Sue was in the final graduating high school class at St Mary's in Jackson in 1968, received a college degree in Business Education from Western Michigan University in 1972 completed post-graduate work at Michigan State University. She worked at Consumers Power Company after college and later applied her degrees to teaching adult education and high school students at Griswold, Tomlinson, and Jackson High School.

Sue was so much fun!  She had a great sense of humor, loved reading, music, dancing, crossword puzzles, animals, and the night sky.  Sue made everything special for her family, including baking the best blueberry pie imaginable.  She will be dearly missed.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial  will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 10:30 AM with Father Tim Nelson officiating.   The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Church on Friday, June 2 from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.

Sue was very well cared for by Highland Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as Hospice of Lansing.  The family is grateful for their support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, Cascades Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

Desnoyer Funeral Home
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