Susan D. Krickl

Krickl Urbana Susan (Johnson) Krickl, 63, of Urbana Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday (December 30, 2021) at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Susan was born in Urbana on March 12, 1958 to Roy "Gene" and Roberta Johnson of Champaign. She was deeply involved with MYF at The First United Methodist Church in Champaign where many of her grade-school and high school friendships developed and continued on throughout her adult life. During high school, Susan was an active member in the band in which she played the French horn. She graduated from Champaign Central High School in 1976. Susan attended courses at Parkland Community College as well as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in early childhood development, finishing her education in 1980. Susan married the love of her life, Michael Anthony Krickl, on May 12, 1984. They shared 38 years together. She loved Michaels daughter, Amanda, as though she were her own and called her the "daughter of her heart." Her marriage to Michael produced two more loving children, Michael Jr. and Emily in 1986 and 1987 respectively. Susan loved listening to Christian music and smooth-jazz. Her favorite songs were "My Romance" by Carly Simon and "You" by The Carpenters. She was quite fond of piano music, especially performed by Beegie Adair, as well as 1950s and early 60s pop music. She had a great enjoyment for the arts and loved the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." She enjoyed watching westerns (particularly anything featuring John Wayne), loved programs featured on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and frequently relished the Christmas movies shown throughout the year. Susan enjoyed being a giver and provider to those she cared so much about. She liked to cook meals for her family and loved baking various breads, cakes, pies, cookies and other assorted delicacies for everyone she thought might enjoy them, from family, friends, neighbors, schools, doctors offices, as well as for the Church. Susan delighted in sharing her faith in Gods love with children and was involved in the Methodist Childrens Ministry at the First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, Il, where she was a member for many years. She was an active member of Bible Study Fellowship for 30+ years. She acted as a teachers aid and assisted with her childrens school functions throughout their early years as well. Susan was a creator of many things and enjoyed sharing her talents through her love of crochet (especially Afghan-blankets for her numerous grandchildren and children of her friends). She liked to sew and make various craft projects to display throughout her home and give as gifts. She especially loved doing art projects with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband and their children, Amanda (Dave) Geils of Lake Geneva, Wis., Michael Jr. (Jennie) Krickl of Weldon Spring, Mo., and Emily (Mike) Ziegler of Champaign; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Grace, and Tim Geils of Lake Geneva, Wis., Sullivan and Benjamin Krickl of Weldon Spring, Mo., and Zachary, Lillian, and Caroline Ziegler of Champaign; her mother Roberta Johnson of Champaign, her younger brother Jim "JJ" Johnson of Champaign, her younger sister Linda (Darrell) Martin and their children Rebecca and Troy of Duluth, Minn., as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Roy "Gene" Johnson. Friends and loved ones can greet the family at the First United Methodist Church in Champaign at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 22. The memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon. For those able to attend, facial masks/coverings are required for the greeting and service. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, should you feel inclined, please make donations in Susans memory to a childrens organization, or cancer research organization of your choosing. "I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart' (Jeremiah 29:11- 13)

Cremation arrangements have been made at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820

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Services Gathering of Family and Friends Saturday January 22, 2022 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM First United Methodist Church - Champaign 210 W. Church Street Champaign, , Illinois 61820 Memorial Service Saturday January 22, 2022 11:00 AM First United Methodist Church - Champaign 210 W. Church Street Champaign, , Illinois 61820