Susan Jane Otis

Otis, Susan Jane

nee DeVoe Born to eternal life surrounded by her loving family, August 18, 2011, at the age of 52. She was challenged with 11 years of cancer, beginning with Breast Cancer proceeded by Bone and Brain Cancer.

Susan was born Nov. 5, 1958, in Monona, WI, to Betty nee Unterfranz DeVoe and the late George Richard DeVoe. She graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1976.

Susan’s husband, children and grandchildren were the loves of her life. She is survived by her husband, William; one daughter, Rachelle Brad Russell; one son Randy Kate Otis; five grandchildren; two sisters; Nancy Spilde Steve and MaryBeth Heller Scott, fourteen nieces and nephews; and seven great-nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her father; George DeVoe, Sister; Kathleen Duwe, and her niece; Nikki Heller.

For the past 11 years Sue has been generously volunteering in various charity activities and organizations. One of those activities was to work under Stan Martinka, the Founder of Southern Exposure Mission, out of Denver, Colorado. Southern Exposure built homes in Juarez, Mexico for those who could not afford them.

Sue’s greatest charitable joy was belonging to the Waukesha Service Club where she was extremely active. She so enjoyed all the women she volunteered with, and she had a love for her computer, which allowed her to use her creativity by volunteering for numerous committees and activities.

A gathering celebrating Susan’s life will be held on Thursday, August 25th from 4pm to 8pm with the service beginning at 7 pm. This will take place at HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, located at 12300 W. Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI, 53130.

Susan has made a decision to donate her body to the Medical College of Wisconsin, specifically for future educational purposes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Waukesha Service Club and the Stillwater Cancer Support Services, both located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Susan would like to give unending thanks to the great care that Dr. Fredrico Sanchez of Oncology Alliance – Waukesha, provided her for the past 10 years, her most recent doctor, Peter H. Johnson of Waukesha Memorial Oncology and his staff of wonderful nurses. Much thanks also goes to the help given by Lorraine Hitesman and the associates from Heartand Hospice.

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