August 1, 1948 — February 9, 2025
Susan A. Mader was born on August 1, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Clair and Agnes (Brummel) Mader. Sue attended school at Holy Angels and graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1966.
She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Hardman on May 4, 1968, in Garnett. This union was blessed with five children.
Throughout her years as an Administrative Assistant she spent the majority of her time with Jess Randall Attorney, USD 365, and retired from Kansas Corn Growers Association in 2016.
Sue was a woman of many talents and excelled in everything she did. Whether it was making beautiful quilts for her family, tending to her garden, cooking delicious meals, sewing, painting, playing piano, or immersing herself in a good book, Sue approached each of her passions with dedication and joy. She cherished her roles as a mother and grandmother. Her family was the heart of her world, and she found joy in every moment spent with them. Sue was an unwavering support system, never missing a game or event for her kids and grandkids. Sue proudly cheered on the Royals, the Chiefs, K-State, and any team her loved ones were a part of. She also had a deep love for the outdoors, enjoying her birthday camping trips and hiking. Her travels took her to many incredible places, with trips to Glacier National Park, Alaska, and Yellowstone among her favorites. The Mader family gatherings were always a highlight of her life, filled with laughter, singing and of course snacking and drinking.
Sue was a lifelong member of Holy Angels Catholic Church with such a strong faith. She served on the Holy Angels Altar Society, played the piano and organ for the church, served on several committees at St. Rose, and spent several years after retirement volunteering in the classrooms.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Hardman, of the home; her children, Deanne Maloney and husband Shawn of Wichita, Kansas, Debbie Briley and husband Brian of Berryton, Kansas, Tim Hardman and wife Sarah of Garnett, Kansas, Aaron Hardman of Wichita, Kansas, Alissa Ouellette and husband DJ of Garnett, Kansas; grandchildren, Katelynn Maloney, Maggie Maloney, Bridget Maloney, Connor Maloney, Jake Briley, Jonas Briley, Sawyer Stevenson, Payton Ouellette, Oliver Ouellette; two brothers, Fred Mader and wife, Paula, of Ottawa, Kansas, and Alan Mader and wife, Sharon, of Baldwin City, Kansas; five sisters, Jane Zielinski, and husband, Bob, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Elaine Osborn, and husband, Mark, of Miami, Oklahoma; Connie Steinlage, and husband, Lynn, of Corning, Kansas, Sara Weber, and husband, Rick, of Mound City, Kansas; and Donna Schmit, and husband, Bryan of Garnett, Kansas; and numerous other family and friends.
The family of Sue would like to thank Krista and Nikki and all the staff at Good Shepherd Hospice and Parkview Heights for all their care and compassion for their mother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Holy Angels Cemetery in Garnett.
Sue's family will greet friends Thursday evening in the St. Rose gymnasium from 6:30-8:00 PM, following a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Holy Angels Church. Family and friends are invited to wear Chiefs or Royals gear in honor of Sue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose or Holy Angels Church and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
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