Suzanne M. Ausmus

She was born on November 1, 1946, in Pana, IL, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Roland) Duchaney. Suzanne married Jessie Ausmus on February 18, 1967, at Roanoke Southern Baptist Church in Springfield.

Suzanne graduated from Pana High School in 1964. She went on to work as an office coordinator for the IL Dept. of Revenue, from which she retired. Suzanne then elected to work as a school bus driver for First Student, Inc. for 14 years. She served as the PTO President for multiple schools and also as the President of the Lanphier High School Football Booster Club. Suzanne loved sports, attending football and baseball games, cheering on the Denver Broncos and St. Louis Cardinals, and most of all, spending time with her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter, Neilie Ausmus.

Suzanne is survived by her husband, Jessie Ausmus of Springfield; sons, Greg (Angie) and Nick (Courtney) Ausmus, both of Springfield; grandchildren, Alexis Ann, Bryce Michael James, and Kolton Andrew Ausmus; and cousin, Mary Beth (Ron) Raetz.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center, prior to services.

Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Chasing the Rainbows at www.chasingtherainbows.org