Susan J Heppe

Susan Jayne Heppe, 63, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born in Beecher, Illinois to Paul and Kathy Kooy. She was a graduate of Beecher High School. Susan was the beloved wife of Jeff Heppe for 45 years. Susan dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving mother to her children, Justin (Julene) Heppe and Christine Lichty. She was a cherished grandmother to Jacob (16), Oliver (13), and Benjamin (6). She was preceded in death by her father Paul Kooy, and is survived by her mother, Kathy Kooy, sister Karen (Jeff) Clark, brothers Steven (Kim) and Eric (Rayna) Kooy. Susan found joy in the simple things. She loved riding motorcycles with her husband Jeff, and cherished her role as grandparent. Her family and her faith in Jesus were the cornerstones of her life. A visitation will be held o Monday, February 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home, located at 753 Hodges St, Beecher, IL. If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral on Monday February 23rd, you are invited to Skyline Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday February 24th for a short service.