Susan J. Keleher

Susan J. Keleher, 82, formerly of Orion, passed away February 4, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday February 8, 2026, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 1301 4th Street, Orion.

Susan was born on May 15, 1943, in Moline, the daughter of Elmer E. and Dorothy C. (Carson) Beck. She married Robert D. “Bob” Keleher on March 4, 1961, in Orion. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2019. Susan was the owner and operator of the Suzy Q Beauty Salon in Orion. She enjoyed bingo and was an avid bowler, having perfected the backup ball. She also enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas with her friends. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was famous for her card parties, chili cheese dip and fabulous apple pie.

Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Fuller, Orion; son, Mark (Tina) Keleher, Sherrard; grandchildren, Amanda (James) Bretl, Elmhurst, Alexandria (Jake) Johnson, Orion, Arianna (Nyle) Stevens, Milan, Brandon (Haley) Keleher, Andover; great grandchildren, Mariah Fuller, Davenport, Rachel Kuhn, Rock Island, Charlotte Bretl, Elmhurst, Cecilia Bretl, Elmhurst, Vinny Stevens, Milan, Harrison Stevens, Milan, Nellie Stevens, Milan, McKenna Johnson, Orion, Liam Keleher, Andover, Sophia Keleher, Andover and a baby boy due in June; and sister, Mary Johnson, Silvis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bob, and grandson, Tony Fuller.

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