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Suzanne C. Rowland, age 81, of Antigo (formerly Sheboygan) died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in Sheboygan on June 22, 1943, the daughter of the late Anthony and Loretta Mahnke DeGroot.
Suzanne attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1961. On September 28, 1970, she was united in marriage to Russell Rowland in Sheboygan. Russell preceded her in death on November 11, 2011. She was employed as a retail clerk at Unimart, Pranges and Kohl’s department stores. Suzanne also worked in the patient intake at the Sheboygan Clinic for many years until her retirement.
She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sheboygan and would volunteer at Neat Repeats in Plymouth as well. Suzanne enjoyed shopping, stamping, camping, and crafting. She also loved to travel with her husband to Jamacia, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Suzanne looked forward to getting together each year with her Class of 1961 close friends. She also enjoyed her annual “girls’ weekend” with her nieces. Spending time with her family and friends was particularly important to her, and she was immensely proud of her grandchildren.
Survivors include her two sons, Jason (Misty) Rowland, of Beloit, and Matthew (Dawn) Rowland, of Antigo; seven grandchildren, Alicia, Katie, Rebecca, Nathan, Trayton, Trinity, and Takoda. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister and brother-in-law, June and Fritz Hiebing.
A memorial service for Suzanne will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan with Pastor Patrick Niles officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to Evergreen Terrace and LeRoyer Hospice in Antigo for the compassion and care that was given to her. Special thanks to her caretaker and family friend, Kathleen Steinbruecker.