Susan Kay Unruh Reitz

Susan Kay Unruh Reitz, age 64, formerly of Salina, KS, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, in Overland Park, KS. She was born in Newton on April 9, 1956, to Marlyn and Dolores Unruh and grew up in Goessel, attending elementary and high school there. After high school, Susan joined the Mennonite Voluntary Service in Oklahoma City and attended Southwestern College. She moved to Salina, married Kenneth Reitz and had three children: Joy (deceased), Grover, and Meredith. She worked for many years at Images, Inc. and later as a para-professional at Cottonwood Elementary before retiring following her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2004. She was an active member of the Goessel Mennonite Church and the Salina Mennonite Church. She loved spending time with friends and family, cooking, gardening, church activities, and most of all, doting on her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Grover Reitz and his wife, Kate; daughter, Meredith Bolin and her husband, Jake; 3 grandchildren, Mallory and Theodore Bolin, and Margo Reitz; sister, Annette Unruh; niece, Katie Unruh; nephew, Andy Unruh; and many friends. A memorial gathering will be held on May 22, 2021, in Salina, more details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donate to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Suzanne Kay Miller Dec 18, 2020

Friend ,Newton ,Kansas

This is a beautiful picture of Susan. Meredith and Grover, you took such good care of your mom. She was so proud of you and your families!

Christina Litwiller Dec 19, 2020

Pastor & Friend ,Salina ,Kansas

Susan was an important part of Salina Mennonite Church for many years. She was a good friend to us. We miss her.

Mary Lou McKenzie Dec 19, 2020

Friend ,Salina ,Kansas

Susan will be greatly missed. She was so proud of her family, and they were a huge blessing in her life. Her appreciation of the details of nature was an inspiration! Although MS weekend her body, her spirit and determination remained strong. Hugs to all of her family! Mary Lou McKenzie

Mikki Rouse Dec 19, 2020

Friend ,Casa Grande ,Arizona

Susan was such a kind and caring person. She shared her knowledge of growing plants with me and I have been able to grow beautiful flowers even in Arizona. Her spirit will live on in nature.

Teresa J Weaver Dec 19, 2020

friend ,Salina ,Kansas

Susan had a quiet strength about her that I admired so much, and a sly sense of humor too. I enjoyed my many talks with her and will miss her. She was an amazing mother who raised two wonderful children whom she loved very much And as for those grandchildren - she adored them! Rest in peace, my friend.

Susie Stenfors Dec 19, 2020

friend & co worker ,Bennington, ,Kansas

Meredith & Grover, My heart goes out to you losing your Mother. She was such a sweet, kind, gracious & soft spoken person. It was always nice to work with her. Such admiration for her and how she handled her MS. She was a strong & brave lady. She will be missed.

shirley isin Dec 25, 2020

School friend ,salina ,Kansas

Dear Meredith and Grover. I was saddened to read in the Salina Journal about the passing of your dear mother. She was such a kind and loving person and she and I spent many days exercising at Curves when we got out of school. It was my pleasure to have you, Meredith in one of my Kindergarten classes at Barlett. She loved you and Grover more that I can express. You are all in my prayers! Shirley Isin