of Clawson, age 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. She was born September 29, 1939 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Michael John and Mary (Garanich) Plawchan.
Sue graduated from Detroit Pershing High School, where she was a cheerleader, a swimmer and in the Glee Club. She went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI in June, 1961. She was an active member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. After graduating she became a loving mother who raised and shaped the lives of her 8 children. Sue spent most of her life as a homemaker and after raising her children retired as an administrative assistant. Most recently she volunteered at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Sue was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Clawson, MI for 20+ years, where she was also very active in the choir. She enjoyed singing, golfing, bowling and traveling. She was a good cook, liked gardening and loved to shop. Most importantly, she loved to spend time with her 10 grandchildren.
Survivors include 8 children, Bridget Johnson, Michelle Bardo-Ziegler, Kim (Denis) Johnson-Menard, Tracy (David) Adair, Ericka Johnson, Kevin (Jennifer) Johnson, Shannon Johnson and Ryan (Paula) Johnson; 10 grandchildren, Connor, Hannah, Tyler, Austin, Sophia, Elliot, Aiden, Reese, Leighton and Everett; her brother, David (Peggy) Plawchan; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Plawchan.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday, November 30, 10:30 am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Clawson, MI with Fr. Gerry LeBoeuf officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service. A rosary will be held Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. Memorial contributions can be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Capuchin Soup Kitchen.