Susan Sylvia Sorum, age 75, passed away after her battle with cancer on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home in Amery.

Susan was born on July 15, 1945 in Amery, WI to Milo and Orla (Gienke) Jones. She graduated from Amery High School and later from Eau Claire Vocational School where she took secretarial courses. She held office positions at Fabri-Tek in Amery and Amoco Foam Products in Chippewa Falls.   She was united in marriage to Gale R. Sorum on February 27, 1974 at the Little Brown Church and became a mom to her stepson, Monty. Susan was a past member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls and was active in their altar guild and quilting group. She was also a past member of the Chippewa County Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild.

Susan was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery where she was also active in their quilting group.

Susan was predeceased by her parents; sister, Janice Mannie; stepson, Monty Sorum, and parent in laws, Kenneth and Beatryce Sorum. She is survived by her husband, Gale; brother, Dan Jones of Fort Atkinson, WI; nephews, John and Chuck Mannie as well as other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. A visitation will be held from 3 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Williamson~White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the service at church.

In light of COVID-19, the service on Friday will have attendance limited to family and close friends and masks will be required and social distancing will be in place.

Last Update: Aug 24, 2020 5:25 pm CDT