Susan Kapral Selig
Susan Kapral Selig, age 71, better known to the Western Springs community as the long time owner of Suzanne’s Hallmark Shop located in the Garden Market Shopping Center, passed away on Sunday, August 23rd after a short term illness.
As a 20+ year resident of Western Springs, Sue was known by many in the community because of her active involvement in Chamber of Commerce and Rotary through her Hallmark retail business.
In 1983, Sue opened Suzanne’s Hallmark Shop with her mother Anne. The Hallmark Shop was an immediate success because of the variety of high quality gift items that Sue personally selected for her customers, as well as the personal attention she gave to them. Sue taught her employees the value of quality satisfaction and treated them as part of her family. She took the time to get to know her customers and had great customer loyalty throughout the 26 years that the business remained open.
Before opening the Suzanne’s Hallmark in 1983, Sue owned and operated a very popular beauty salon in the South Shore area of Chicago.
Sue was married to the late William Selig. When Bill passed away in 1982, Sue focused all of her energy on her mother Anne, her three brothers, her 7 nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.
Sue was born in 1943 to Henry and Anne Kapral and lived on the Southside of Chicago until 1972.
Sue was a devoted sister to her brothers Donald (Linda) Kapral & their children Natalie,(Jeff) Baur, Neelie (Chuck) O’Connor and Nicholas (Jenn) Kapral, the late Dennis (Paula) Kapral and their children Kristin “Kiki” and Kelsey(Brandon) Murphy, Gary (Janice) Kapral and their children Troy and Shane (Jenna) Kapral.
Sue was the great-aunt to Barrett, Margaret & Elliott Baur; Charles, Claire and Colette O’Connor; Henry Jackson, Charlotte and Luke Kapral.
She was a devoted neighbor and friend to many of the home owners in the Commonwealth Community of Western Springs.
The family wishes to thank everyone that supported Sue and for the kindness shown to her throughout the years.
Visitation from 6 – 9 pm on Friday, August 28th with family and friends at Hallowell and James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL. Prayers 10:30am Saturday, August 29th at Hallowell and James Funeral Home followed by a funeral mass at 11:15am at St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Interment following at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan’s name can be made to CaringBridge.org or The Hospice of Hinsdale Hospital. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
The Kapral Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Susan was a wonderful neighbor and friend and I will miss her greatly . Sincerely, Cathy
Sue was a much-beloved Lindblom classmate and friend to me and my wife, Donna. Her dinner parties were legendary. Sue never stopped giving of herself to others, even suffering with her own illnesses. Her warm smile and hugs will be missed by her family and friends. May God hold her in the palm of His hand, ready to greet us when we all meet again.
Dear Kapral Family Friends,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Sue was such a fantastic person that we all loved. Even though we did not see each other NEAR enough I did and always will think of her as a good friend. I will miss her. I regret that I was out of town for the service. One big hug from the Walters to you all. All the best, Leslie