1960
Sue
2009
Sue Fahey
January 26, 1960 — January 26, 2009
Sue Fahey, 49, Overland Park, Kansas, died the evening of Monday, January 26, 2009 at St. Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29th at D. W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, followed by a celebration of her life at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31st at Miller Cemetery, near rural Union, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Sue’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch, Merriam, Kansas 66204. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com.
Susan Jane Grissinger was born February 26, 1959 to John and Julia Grissinger. She lived most of her life in Overland Park except for her time at college and teaching art classes in Alma, Kansas. She graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School, and earned a degree in Art Education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. She worked for many years at Employers Reinsurance Co., Overland Park.
She married Robert Allen Fahey on November 22, 2003 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Overland Park. They shared a happy home, each married to their best friend, and told each other “I love you” several times a day. She was a source of support, happiness, inspiration, and love to her husband, family, and many dear friends.
She is survived by her husband; her mother, Julia Grissinger, Overland Park; her brother, John Grissinger, Roeland Park; an aunt, Billie Grissinger, Colorado Springs; numerous other relatives; and her oldest and dearest friend, Andi Heiling, who had been like a sister to her since their days at college. Arrangements, D. W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29th at D. W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, followed by a celebration of her life at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31st at Miller Cemetery, near rural Union, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Sue’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch, Merriam, Kansas 66204. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com.
Susan Jane Grissinger was born February 26, 1959 to John and Julia Grissinger. She lived most of her life in Overland Park except for her time at college and teaching art classes in Alma, Kansas. She graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School, and earned a degree in Art Education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. She worked for many years at Employers Reinsurance Co., Overland Park.
She married Robert Allen Fahey on November 22, 2003 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Overland Park. They shared a happy home, each married to their best friend, and told each other “I love you” several times a day. She was a source of support, happiness, inspiration, and love to her husband, family, and many dear friends.
She is survived by her husband; her mother, Julia Grissinger, Overland Park; her brother, John Grissinger, Roeland Park; an aunt, Billie Grissinger, Colorado Springs; numerous other relatives; and her oldest and dearest friend, Andi Heiling, who had been like a sister to her since their days at college. Arrangements, D. W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860.
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