Suzanne Mary Lanier

Suzanne Mary Lanier, age 56 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, May 23rd at her residence. Suzanne was born on December 20, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the daughter of Joseph and Caroline (nee Kowalczyk) Soczek and grew up in Goetzville, MI. She attended Detour Area Schools in De Tour Village, MI and Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. Suzanne married Kennith L. Lanier, Jr on December 31, 1986.

Suzanne worked many years at Marshfield Clinic, Peter Christensen Health Center, Seton Health Care and Land & Wheels. She was very active with MHLT and LUHS as a volunteer and also with AYSO and as a Catechist at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church.
She was always walking, known as a 70 West Walker, Suzanne enjoyed fishing, snowshoeing, gardening and loved spending as much time with her boys and step daughters and loved to collect penguins.

Suzanne is survived by her Husband; Kennith Jr. and Sons: Kennith L. Lanier III and Jake (Rachel Okinello) and Step Daughters: Meranda Blau and Jennifer Lanier and by her Grandchild: Olivia Jade and Step Grandchildren: Brandon, Alava, Parker, Avery and Peyton. She is further survived by her Siblings: Joseph L. (Scottie) Soczek Jr., Dick (Louanne) Soczek, Larry Soczek, Norman (Angela Morehouse) Soczek and Thomas Soczek and by 3 Aunts: Julianna, Lucille and Dorothy and by Nieces; Sheryl, Jaime, Julie and Diane and by her Nephew; David and by numerous friends.
She was preceded in death by her Son, Marshall Lanier and her Parents; Joseph and Caroline Soczek and by Grandparents; Frank (Clara) Soczek and John (Mary) Kowalczyk and many Aunts and Uncles.

Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sayner, WI with a memorial gathering from 10:00 AM till time of service. Inurnment will take place at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Goetzville, MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, PO Box 110, Boulder Junction, WI 54512.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com

NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.