Service:
Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 12 - 4 p.m. at the
Heyworth American Legion Post #624, 203 E. Main St.,
Heyworth, IL.
Funeral home:
Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln
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Obituary
Heyworth – Susan Mary Dion Brooks,
59, of Heyworth, passed away peacefully on March 15,
2025, surrounded by her loving husband, children,
and family.
A Celebration of Sue’s Life will be held on
Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Heyworth American
Legion Post #624, 203 E. Main St., Heyworth, IL. The
celebration will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at
3:00 p.m.
Sue was born April 4, 1965, in Buffalo, NY, to John
and Eileen Spencer Dion. Sue married David K. Brooks
on February 9, 1988, in Buffalo, NY.
Sue is survived by her husband of 37 years, David,
and her children, Matthew and Megan Brooks. Also
surviving are her sister Kathy (Jerry), and brothers
Jim (Marie), Dan (Renee), and John (Pam),
mother-in-law Helen, brother-in-law Norman
(Roberta), sister-in-law Rebecca (Nathan), and 18
nieces and nephews.
Sue was preceded in death by her beautiful daughter
Mackenzie, parents John and Eileen, brothers Tom and
Michael, sister Eileen, and father-in-law Norman.
Sue was a proud Army Veteran serving
from 1986 to 1990, stateside and in Germany. Sue and
Dave created many memories traveling across Europe
with Matthew, touring several countries and
participating in many festivals.
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Sue cherished football season, as she
was the ultimate Buffalo Bills fan, and she could
easily convert you simply with her passion. Whether
an excellent play or a bad call, the entire town was
aware. Sue was also a 30-year member of the American
Pool Association, in which she qualified for
Nationals on three occasions. Sue enjoyed relaxing
on the beach, riding jet skis on the lake, watching
sunsets, and beating the slots into submission.
Sue’s home was always welcoming to family and
friends. She was the cornerstone by always providing
a shoulder to lean on, imparting sound advice and
keeping Dave out of trouble. Matthew and Megan will
forever cherish the support and love she bestowed
upon them. Whether enjoying wings, a cookout, or
simply a visit, Sue will lovingly be remembered for
her strength, friendship, good humor, mischievous
smile, and always with a Pepsi in hand (occasionally
blended with Bacardi).
Memorials may be made in Sue’s memory to Ronald
McDonald House at
www.rmhc.org.
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