Susan Clare Hoaglund

Fort Wayne, IN

Susan Clare Hoaglund, 62, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Born in Amboy, Ill., Sue graduated from high school in Ottawa, Ill., and went on to graduate with honors from Eastern Illinois University where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. She settled in New Lenox, Ill. with her husband, Bob, where they lived for 25 years. Sue was an active member of the New Lenox community where she loyally served as a trustee on the Library Board and was instrumental in the construction of a new community library. She also co-chaired several committees for the New Lenox School District, which led to the successful passage of multiple referendums, and was awarded the Illinois State Board of Education’s Those Who Excel Award. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of New Lenox, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She lived in Allentown, Pa. for three years before moving to Fort Wayne. Most recently, she owned a Decorating Den Interiors franchise in Fort Wayne. She was an active member of the Junior League of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Encore Group. Married for 38 years to the love of her life, Bob Hoaglund, Sue’s greatest passion was her family and spending time with her children, Melissa and Mark. She never missed a band competition or cross country meet and loved planning family events. Sue found joy in making things beautiful, including the rooms of her own home and her clients’ homes. She also loved to garden, spend time outside and read a good book. She spent many weekends in Bloomington, Ind., attending IU sporting events in addition to regularly attending concerts at Foellinger Theater. She and Bob were avid travelers, splitting time between their lovely home in Fort Wayne and whatever adventure was around the corner. She was a trusted confidant and fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Sue is remembered for her positive attitude, her infectious smile and laughter and her energy, and she will be missed by many.

Sue is survived by her husband, Bob; daughter, Melissa (Matt) Ekwinski; son, Mark Hoaglund (fiance, Natasha Shadid); parents, Margaret and Francis Bybee; brothers, John Bybee, Steve (Debbie) Bybee, Jeff (Barbara) Bybee, and Scott Bybee; father-in-law, Robert Hoaglund Sr.; brother-in-law, Bill (Cheryl) Hoaglund; and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Joyce Hoaglund.

A Celebration of Life service for relatives and friends is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at Pathway Community Church, 11910 Shearwater Run, Fort Wayne, with a gathering beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be a reception immediately following the service at Pathway. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome to be made to Pathway Community Church, The Junior League of Fort Wayne or The New Lenox Public Library.

Online Condolences: DO McComb & Sons Funeral Home