Susan Mary Daniels

Susan Mary “Sue” Daniels, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born on February 6, 1950, in Trenton, Michigan, Sue was the daughter of Theodore John Loniecki Sr. and Katherine Mary (Sabo) Loniecki. Sue lived a life marked by devotion to family, quiet strength, and a sharp wit that brought laughter wherever she went.

Sue shared 57 years of marriage with her devoted husband, John Charles Daniels, whom she married in 1968. Their life together was a testament to loyalty, commitment, and enduring love. Together they built a family rooted in care, resilience, and deep connection.

She was a loving mother to Dawn (Billy Milot) Bowers, Jennifer Daniels, and John (Carrie) Daniels Jr. Sue’s heart was especially tender toward her daughter Jennifer, whom she cared for with deep passion and unwavering love. Sue was the kind of mother who always checked in, always made sure everyone was okay, and carried her children in her heart every day.

Sue was a proud grandmother to Jordan (Alexx) Daniels, Brittany Bowers, Seth (Brooke) Daniels, and Andrea Daniels, and a cherished great-grandmother to Kayden, who brought her great joy. She also held a special place in her heart for Steven Bowers, Brittany’s dad, who remained close to Sue and the family throughout the years. Her family extended far beyond blood, touching many lives in ways even her loved ones may never fully realize.

She is survived by her siblings Carol Bottenhorn, Leonard Loniecki, Mary Ann Trapp, and Phil Loniecki, and was preceded in death by Ted Loniecki, Edward Loniecki, Michael Loniecki, and Catherine Hall.

Sue dedicated 15 years of service as a housekeeper at Wyandotte Hospital, where she was known for her strong work ethic and reliability. In retirement, she found joy in the simple pleasures she loved most — fishing off the pier in Wyandotte and Flat Rock, playing bunco with the ladies, visiting and admiring the Amish lifestyle, and sharing life with her beloved (and sometimes feisty) Chihuahua, Rowdy, with whom she shared a famously “love-hate” relationship.

She was known for her great wit, her honesty, and her ability to make people laugh without ever trying too hard. She had a strong personality, a caring heart, and a presence that made people feel noticed and remembered. Sue had a well-known dislike for driving in the snow — a bittersweet detail as she passed away on one of the snowiest days of the year.

Above all else, Sue will be remembered as “the best” — a woman who always checked on others, cared deeply, and quietly touched countless lives through her compassion, loyalty, and love. Her impact reached further than she ever knew, and her legacy will live on through the many hearts she shaped.

Private cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Solosy Funeral Home.

Sue’s memory will forever live on in the love she gave, the laughter she shared, and the family she held together so faithfully.