Susan Dziekanowski (Bourkney, Evans), 76, of Platteville, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022 at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, Ia surrounded by her family. Per Susan's wishes, there will be private family services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Susan was born on November 13,1945, Buffalo, NY to Raymond and Kathryn Bourkney. Susan grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from South Houston High School in 1963. In January of 2004, she married Chester Dziekanowski. He preceded her in death July 2004. She spent many years living between Houston, TX and Platteville, WI. She later resided in Platteville, WI 1990 to present. She went back to college and graduated in 1994 with her Master's degree in Education at University of Wisconsin- Platteville. Susan worked at Dick's Supermarket and substitute teach for Platteville School District for a few years.

Susan loved her cats, spending time with family and friends, gardening, playing games, watching movies and traveling; especially with her late husband Chester. In her early days, she liked to watch her five children play sports, spend summers in Dubuque, Iowa going on picnics, visiting family, berry picking, gardening and getting Dairy Queen ice cream before heading to the Lock in Dam to watch the barges.

Susan is survived by her 5 children. Scott (Deborah) Evans, Houston, TX, Patrick (Jana) Evans, Dubuque, IA, Shane Evans, Platteville, WI, Amy (Tim "Shep") Shepherd, Shullsburg, WI and Kayti Figulski, Morrisville, NC; 13 grandchildren Sarah, Ashley (Ty Smith), Megan, Julia , Morgan, Chloe and Alicia Evans; Kaytlin Figulski, Kendra & Trent Shepherd; Vanessa & Javier Delgado and Erica Shireman; 2 great grandchildren Declan and Braylen Sigafus; 2 sisters Debbie (Dennis) Barnes and Teresa (Rod) Cooke; many nieces and nephews, and special friend Marilyn Tufty. She was preceded in death by her husband Chester, father Raymond, mother Kaye, brother-in-law-Edwin, grandson Stanley.

We would like to thank everyone that help take care of our mom, friends including Sharon and Denis Williams, Willow Valley Assisted Living -Shullsburg WI, and the many healthcare workers at Mercy Hospital and Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, IA.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Humane Society, local pet shelters, Children's Hospitals or botanical gardens.

Susan Dziekanowski

November 13, 1945 - March 06, 2022

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