Susan M. Howard, nee Domijancic, of Elmhurst, and a six-year survivor of pancreatic cancer, passed away recently. Beloved wife of Craig Howard; dear daughter of Frank and Dolores Domijancic; sister of James (Nancy) Domijancic, Sharon (Jim) Dwyer and Diane (Richard) Ray; aunt of Megan (Mike Arthur fiancé) Dwyer, Frank Dwyer, Kevin Dwyer and of course, Cleo and Chickee. Susan was a nurse for more than 36 years and had worked at Rush Medical Center, Copley Medical Center, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, UIC Medical Center and Jesse Brown V.A. Medical Center. She volunteered with MIMA and PanCAN for many years and was an active member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and the Elmhurst Garden Club. She was actively involved in the world around her, traveled the world extensively and nurtured and showed compassion in everything she did. Visitation was held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St. An additional Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Private Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Susan M. Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund at Elmhurst College, 190 S. Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126. More info at 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.
