Obituaries - 2016

Selia "Susie" Schmidt

Selia J. Susie Schmidt, 63, of Eldridge, IA passed away at 7:50 AM Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Davenport, IA.

Susie was born on May 20, 1953 in LaHarpe, IL, the daughter of Merrill Robert and Georgia Sheffler Link.

Susie was a 1971 graduate of the LaHarpe High School. She then attended the Mary Crest College in the Quad Cities. She worked as a care giver for handicapped children, and had most recently been employed by New Choices. Susie enjoyed following political shows and researching family genealogy. She also like reading and studying from the Bible.

Survivors include two sons: Bobby Barenthin of Eldridge, IA and John (Sally Strobbe) Schmidt also of Eldridge; step-grandson: Ethan Strobbe; mother: Georgia Cox of LaHarpe; one brother: Daniel Link of LaHarpe; three sisters: Lila (Wendell) McKeown of Fountain Green, IL, Brenda (Steve) Peterburs of Morton, IL, Tracy (Jeff) McDowell of LaHarpe; and sister-in-law: Kristina Link of Brimfield, IL.

She was preceded in death by her father, and one brother, Mark Link.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 in the LaHarpe Cemetery with Nate McCarter officiating. A visitation will be held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Eldridge. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.