Obituary: Susan K. Harms

(Left) Susan Kay Kensler Harms (June 3, 1950 – January 26, 2023)

Susan Kay Harms (Kensler) was born June 3, 1950, to George and Eleanor Kensler (Aiken) in Tecumseh, Mich. Susan passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 26, 2023. Susan is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Randolph Harms; her son, Frank (Jodi) Harms; daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Schoening; grandsons Alexander Harms and Zachary West; granddaughters MacKenzie and Lilian Schoening; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, George Kensler; mother, Eleanor Kensler (Aiken); brother Lou Kensler; and sister Ethel Lee (Kensler).

Susan graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1968. She worked at Saline American Legion and ACO Hardware for 27 years. After retiring she filled her days with her grandchildren. Susan enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Susan was devoted to her faith in God and her family. There will be no funeral service at this time. In the spring there will be an Irish wake to celebrate Susan’s life per her wishes.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.