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JoAnn Lanter Obituary
Susie graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Belleville in 1955 and from DePaul Nursing School in St. Louis, earning her nursing degree in 1958. Shortly thereafter she joined the U.S. Air Force and earned the rank of captain while stationed in England. After her service, and with the help of the G.I. Bill, Susie completed training as a nurse anesthetist, a career she pursued until her retirement in 2002.
In 1982, Susie and her lifelong friend, Lt. Colonel Bonita Nord, USAF (ret.), moved to Inverness, FL, where they made many friends and enjoyed visits from family all over the country.
Susie is survived by 15 nieces and nephews and her dear friend Sandra Coker. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings and by Col. Nord.
She was the fun loving aunt who loved all dearly and was dearly loved.
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Vicki Glasscock
March 11, 2026
I worked with Bonnie and met Suzie through her. I lost track of Suzie the year after Bonnie passed. Suzie was a wonderful person and so upbeat. I'm ashamed I didn't try harder to find her. Heartfelt condolences to her family.
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MARY ANN FISCHER SILHAVY
March 9, 2026
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT SUSIE. HAD BEEN MEANING TO TRY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HER AND I SHOULD HAVE. I WENT TO GRADE SCHOOL AND NURSES TRAINING WITH HER BUT WE DRIFTED APART AFTER THAT INTO OUR OWN LIVES. I DID SEE HER WHEN SHE CAME BACK TO BELLEVILLE BUT THAT'S BEEN MANY YEARS. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES AND KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY.
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