Suzanne Bless, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.Suzanne was born on October 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised by Robert and Ethel (Eddy) Marten.She married Larry Bless on July 8, 1977 in the courthouse in Springfield, Illinois.Mourning her passing are her husband, Larry; son, Travis (Jennifer) Bless; two granddaughters, Karlie and Khloe; sisters-in-law, Connie (Randy) Brownfield, Beverly (John) Burns, Janet (Mike) Langford, Donna (Randy) Tibbs; one niece, Amanda; two nephews, Cole and Connor; and half-brothers and half-sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel Maten. Suzanne graduated from Athens High School in 1971.  She worked for Franklin Life Insurance Company for a couple years and later for the State of Illinois for nearly 38 years.Suzanne attended Living Faith Baptist Church in Sherman. She enjoyed knitting, watching television, and especially attending her granddaughters sporting events.Visi

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