June 06, 2023, Susan Jane Knobloch (Ratulowski) 58, of Allegan, passed away at home with her loving husband Tim and sister Sandy Martin by her side. Sue passed peacefully while asleep after a very long battle with breast cancer. Sue and Tim married in 2015 and for almost 8 years resided in Allegan with their son Connor. Sue, the ninth of 14 children was born on December 6, 1964, to Frank and Edna Ratulowski of Allegan, Michigan. Graduating June 6,1985 from Ann Arbor Adult Education. Sue returned to Allegan so she could volunteer in the elementaries as Connor moved through his grades. Finding work with Rapa Electric Inc. she stayed for seven years, eventually returning to Allegan Public Schools. In a word, Sue was tough and direct in her drive in all her pursuits. Her passions were food, gardening, making awesome salads, thrift shopping, feeding, teaching, and taking care of children, and traveling. Making friends was just as important to Sue as a good salad. Some of her best and closest were June Nielson whom Sue considered her second mother, JoAnn Flora, Shelly Knobloch, Denise Davis, Cari Strickfaden, Lori Francisco, Deb Valenti, Pam Curtis, Cindy Stickly, Terry McClain, Penny Vanderkooi, and so many others. Sue’s canine companion, Brutus was dearest to her. Followed up by Zoe, Satie Sue, and Maggie Mae. Feline companions dear to her as well included Kitty and Grayheart. Sue’s spiritual journey wasn’t bound to organized religion, but she never left behind the teachings of Christ—she was a person of integrity always in search of the truth. Early in her life she deeply contemplated her faith and came full circle in her beliefs and committed herself to Christ.
Family Who Went Before
Sue was predeceased by her Father Frank Joesph Ratulowski, who died November 15, 1989, Mother Edna Jean (Dieble) Ratulowski, who died January 8, 2007, sister Christine Louise Galbreath, Colleen Kay Marble, and stepson Aubrey Charles Knobloch PFC Marines.
Family She Left Behind
Sue is survived by husband Timothy Knobloch, son Connor Joseph Knobloch, Janet Uplegger, Jon Ratulowski, Russ Ratulowski, Steve Ratulowski, Sandra Martin, Connie Pratt, Rosey (Bret Bishop), Matt Ratulowski, Joe (Annisa) Ratulowski, Dottie (John) Haluch, Bonni Ratulowski and stepsons Jordan, Taylan, and Harper Knobloch. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, 23 in all, along with several great nieces and nephews and 7 step grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of Sues’ life on Saturday, July 15. Time and location to be announced.