On October 19 heaven gained another angel. Susan Jane Kull, age 97, of Monroe was born August 12, 1927, in Maybee, Michigan. She was the daughter of Walter J and Nina (Jones) Steinman. Susan Jane was a 1945 graduate of St. Mary Academy in Monroe and went on to graduate with her BA in 1949 from Marygrove College in Detroit, achieving her dream of becoming a teacher. Susan Jane also completed graduate studies at University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University and Oakland University. Susan began her teaching career at Boyd School in Monroe then went to Jefferson Schools.
Susan Jane married Richard F. Kull on August 11, 1951. They were married for 70 years before Richard's passing on August 22, 2021. The lights of Susan's life have been their two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) DeSloover and Nancy (Steve) Hoffman.
As a stay -at -home mother and farmer's wife, Susan Jane tended to raising her girls and cooking delicious meals for her family and the hired farm help. When Jefferson Schools recruited Susan to return to teaching, she answered the call. After teaching for a total of 32 years, mostly at Hurd Road Elementary, Susan Jane retired in June 1991.
A devout Catholic, Susan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Monroe. Her faith carried her through life's challenges. In her later years, she was known to pray the rosary three times daily with Sister Angelica on EWTN. Susan enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers on TV, often loudly voicing her opinion about the actions taken in the game. She enjoyed shopping trips with her girls. She loved sending and receiving cards, the beauty of flowers, and baking apple crisp. A wise woman, Susan gave practical, sound advice to those who asked for guidance. Family was very important to her. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary.
Susan leaves behind to cherish her memory: her two girls and their husbands of Monroe, her grandchildren: David M. (Jessica) DeSloover, Daniel G. DeSloover, Emily (Steve) Thomas, Jessica (Woody) Hoffer, and Elizabeth Hoffman, her great-grandchildren: Nate and Aunica Hoffer, Julian and Sophia DeSloover and Isaac and Isabelle Thomas, and many special nieces and nephews.
Susan was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brothers: Walter, Douglas, Gilbert, and Raymond Steinman.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the faithful caregivers who lovingly cared for mom in her home. Their kindnesses of sewing unique gifts, preparing healthy foods, organizing schedules, supporting us and each other, and giving mom quality of life mean more than words can express.
We also would like to sing the praises of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Their dedicated concern and care for mom was exceptional.
Donations in mom's memory can be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2 to 7 p.m. a Rosary and eulogy service will take place at 6 p.m. that evening. She will lie instate Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church with Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroe.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com .