Susan Marie (Tibbals) Rodgers of Lanesboro, Minn., formally of Evansdale, died Saturday, March 30 after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 64.
Sue was born May 11, 1954, in Harmony, daughter of Curtis Tibbals and Mary Pierce. Sue married Joseph Rodgers of Waterloo, on May 12, 1973, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Sue was a licensed daycare provider for many years in Waterloo. After moving to West Union, Iowa, she worked at Lands End and Atwood Industries. In 1998, Joe and Sue moved to Lanesboro, Minn., where Susan worked for the City of Lanesboro, until she was diagnosed with lung cancer.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rodgers; son Clint (Amanda) Rodgers of West Union, three grandsons: Gunner, Kale, and Cain Rodgers; one brother, Curtis (Deb) Tibbals of Evansdale; three sisters: Denise (Joe) Card of Evansdale, Cindy (Dave) Weyland of Gilbertville, and Christi Tibbals of Evansdale; and many nieces and nephews.
Sue is proceeded in death by her parents and stepmother Shirley Tibbals, two brothers, Jerry and Brett Tibbals; and one sister, Carmen Tibbals.
Celebration of Life will be held at Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, on April 14 from 12-4 p.m.
Kelly (Houdek) Biastre says
Curtis was my Grandmother’s brother. I remember family reunions with all the Tibbals kids. Many memories. Rest in peace Susan! My deepest sympathies to your family. Also to the family on the loss of Brett.
Kathy Roy says
Sue it has been a very long time. R.I.P. Prayers going out to the family.
Kathy Simmons Roy
Katie (Simmons) Torrey says
It has been many years. RIP Sue. Hope you are at peace now. Remember a lot of years growing up.
R Ted & Nancy Gray says
Joe Clint Amanda and family We are so very sorry for your loss May you sense peace in the Lord’s presence and hold fast to the promises of eternal life in heaven and the promised hope that you will be together again in that beautiful paradise where there is no sickness or pain only joy we can’t imagine………Love Nancy and Teddy Gray
Tim says
Joe I’m so sorry for your loss
You and Sue have been my friends forever
You’re in my prayers