Miguelle Sussman

Miguelle Sussman, nee Genty, age 89, beloved wife of Marvin for over 64 years; loving mother of Marc (Mary), Michel (Sandy), Mathieu (Marie) Sussman; cherished grandmother of Aaron, Lauren, Daniel and Jillian; fond aunt of Gail (Steve) Miller and Sandra (Ronald Schnur) Sussman; dear friend of Jennifer (Pepi) Mannieson; cousin of many in her native France. Miguelle was born in Paris, France and graduated from the University of Paris, Sorbonne in 1952. She immigrated in 1953, joining her mother already in the U.S., with plans to explore the American West and Mexico. In the spring of 1954 she met Marvin in a Spanish class while preparing to follow that dream. That summer they married and honeymooned in Mexico City and began their lifetime together. Visitation Saturday, September 8, 2018, 12:00 noon until time of funeral service 2:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Park Place of Elmhurst, 1050 S. Euclid, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com