Susan E. "Sue" Daniels

Daniels, Susan E. "Sue" Plainwell, MI Sue passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born to Frederick and Constance (Carlson) Douglas on January 20, 1966 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She became a proud older sister to Sarah in 1968 and Rick in 1971. Sue met many lifelong friends growing up in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood, attending Kalamazoo Public Schools, and worshiping in First United Methodist Church. Sue had a passion for music from a young age. She was gifted with an incredible soprano voice and was a skilled pianist. She used both talents to perform with Loy Norrix Master Singers, the Albion College Briton Singers, Kalamazoo Singers, the Kalamazoo Bach Festival and more. Sue's strong faith and love of music led her to serve as both a counselor and a dean at Crystal Springs, Wesley Woods and Lake Louise United Methodist camps. Sue attended Albion College and received her Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. Sue married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Daniels, on June 9, 1989. They welcomed their daughter, Anastasia Elizabeth (Stacie) the same year. The family of three resided in Plainwell, Michigan for over two decades. In 2013, Stacie blessed Sue and Bob with their grandchild, Alexander Jordan Lundberg. Additionally, Sue considered Stacie's best friend, Becca, as her own child and welcomed her into their family as the girls grew up. Becca and her husband, Aaron, have also given Sue and Bob many grandchildren to love. Sue is survived by her mother, Connie; husband, Bob; daughters, Stacie (Joe) Richmond and Becca (Aaron) Lynema; grandchildren, Alex, Brayden, Alice, Carter, Emilia, Olivia, and Liliana. She is also survived by her sister, Sarah Swafford; brother, Rick (Rebecca) Douglas; niece, Maggie (Barry) Bait; nephews, Erick and Aedan Douglas; stepmother Nancy Douglas, and a loving extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Sue was preceded in death by her father, Fred C. Douglas. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 21 at Winkel Funeral Home, 207 E Allegan St, Otsego, MI 49078. A service to celebrate Sue's life will take place at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 22 at Otsego United Methodist Church, 223 E Allegan St, Otsego, MI 49078. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Sue's memory to Lake Louise Christian Community Camp and Retreat Center or to Michigan Area United Methodist Camping. Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com.