Susan Lauderdale

Susan Lauderdale, of New Melle, Missouri, died on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the age of 56. Loving wife of John Lauderdale, Jr.; beloved daughter of the late Isidore and Mary Ochs; devoted mother of Angela Myers, Jodie (Darren) McKee, and Kaylee Lauderdale; loving stepmother of Jason (Kate) Lauderdale, and Dan (Kelly) Lauderdale; cherished grandmother of Kristyn, Bryce, Danny, Lilly, Atticus, and Oliver; dear sister of Thomas (Carolyn) Ochs, John (Carol) Ochs, Mary Tayon, James (Suzette) Ochs, Stephen (Shirley) Ochs, Margaret (Paul) Peters, Richard Ochs, Michael (Evelyn) Ochs, and the late David Peter Ochs; and dear daughter-in-law of John, Sr. and Sue Lauderdale. Susan was also loved by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Susan was a Certified Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles for many years. However, her greatest passion and joy in life was her family. Memorial donations may be made to the wishes of the family (for Kaylee's education fund).