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Suzanne J.
HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
Suzanne J.
Nowotny
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Memorial Visitation: Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9 am – 11 am at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH (7219 S 27th St, Franklin)
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Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11 am at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH (7219 S 27th St, Franklin)
Suzanne J. Nowotny
Suzanne J. Nowotny (nee Brings), age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1941, and lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and service to others.
As a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Milwaukee, Suzanne went on to pursue her lifelong calling in nursing, graduating from Misericordia Nursing School. Her career began with positions in California and New York, where she cared for patients with skill and kindness. She later returned to her hometown of Milwaukee, where she continued her work at St. Mary’s Hospital.
In the later years of her career, Suzanne found great joy in shaping the next generation of nurses as an instructor at Gateway Technical College. She was admired not only for her clinical expertise but also for her warmth, patience, and ability to inspire her students.
In 1981, Suzanne married the love her life, Walter Nowotny. Together they shared many years filled with love, laughter, and deep companionship.
Suzanne is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter; her parents, Raymond and Cecelia (nee Blume) Brings, and other cherished family members including Jodi Nedeau and Greg Smith.
She is survived by her siblings, Catherine (Neil) Borman and Paul (Patricia) Brings along with countless other loving relatives and friends.
She will be forever loved and remembered by everyone who knew her as Sister, Grandma, Aunt, neighbor, co-worker, friend, and “Soonie”. Her gentle heart, enduring faith, and giving spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9 am – 11 am at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH (7219 S 27th St, Franklin) with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 am.
Memorial contributions to St. James Catholic Church are appreciated.
HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
9200 S. 27th St. Oak Creek, WI
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I knew Suzanne from our association at St. James and will always remember her as such a gentle, loving, giving soul. It was joyful just to be in her presence. For a few years we worked side by side at St. James putting together the orders of worship for our weekend Masses, and I always looked forward to our time together. Rest in peace my friend in the arms of our Lord.
Our condolences to Cathy and Paul and their families.
I remember Soonie when she got her nurses uniform. I thought it was the coolest thing ever.
I’m sure she is resting in peace
Our thoughts and prayers are with all in your time of sorrow.
Ellen (Earle) and Jerry Mikolajczak
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady.