Susan Burke, 73, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of the rural Apple River, Wisconsin area, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Dove Wissota Healthcare after a courageous battle with ALS.  Susan was born on June 23, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois to Delmar and June (Williams) Burke.  She married Don Rowley in 1967, and together they had two children; Teresa and Don.

Susan was employed at Dura Automotive in Stockton, Illinois for over 30 years.  In her spare time, Susan enjoyed gardening.  She would plant over 100 tomato plants, which she would start from seed in her greenhouse.  Every year she would can the produce from her garden.  She was an excellent cook, and pie baker.

Susan is survived by her children, Teresa (Eric) Radke of Monroe, Wisconsin and Don (Susan) Rowley of Kenosha, Wisconsin, two grandchildren; Kyle Radke and Gage Baumgartner, two brothers Jim (Diane) Burke, and Richard (Irene) Burke.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her special friend Mike Grenoble.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, Illinois.

A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, Illinois.

Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, Illinois.

Sean Huguenin will officiate the services.

A memorial has been established in her memory.