Susan Horvat (nee Melton), age 47, of Joliet, IL, was taken to be at peace with Christ on Saturday, November 17, 2012. She was a loving mother to her son Jack; her daughter, Hopi and her youngest son, Ben. Sue is one of seven children and survived by her parents, Bill and Liz Melton; brother, Bill; and five sisters, Beth (Pluta), Carol (Power), Patty (Boen), Desi (Eastham), Deni Melton, and several nieces and nephews. Sue had many battles with many medical issues in her later life and now is comfortable and at peace. She loved her children so very much and always wanted to provide the best for them. She cherished her times working at the grade school and being around all the children. Her loving generosity and witty humor has left a mark on many and will truly be missed.