Susan Gonzales Kirpach, 55, of Elgin, loving wife of Theodore W. Kirpach; beloved daughter of Marcela N. and the late Buenaventura Gonzales; dear sister of Marilyn (Peter) Vesely and Judy Gonzales; proud aunt of Michael Vesely, Heather, Garrett, and Austin Kirpach; fond sister-in-law of Gregory, Gary (Kathleen) and Jeffrey Kirpach. Susan was a devout member and advocate of the Catholic faith, a strong voice for Philippine peace and justice, and a founding member of Pintig Cultural Group. Memorial visitation Thursday, 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines. Celebration Of Life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 272 Division St., Elgin, IL 60120 at 10 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Wellness Place-Cancer Education and Support, 1619 W. Colonial Pkwy., Palatine, IL 60067.
