Florence "Sue" Manis

May 29, 1934 - May 9, 2021

Florence “Sue” Manis, age 86, of Kankakee passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Citadel of Kankakee. She was born May 29, 1934 in Essex, the daughter of Lloyd & Florence (Steele) Reed. Sue married Charles Edward Manis on February 13, 1954 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee. Sue was associated with Reeds Alterations for 50 years, 30 years as the owner. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and like to watch all other sports. She enjoyed camping, traveling, playing cards, and snowmobiling. Sue enjoyed listening to country music. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee. Surviving are her husband, Charles Manis of Kankakee; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randy Manis of Bensenville and Rick & Mary Manis of Maricopa, AZ; one daughter and son-in-law, Becki & David Gossage of Kankakee; five grandchildren, Grant Brandenburg (Laura) , Eric Manis (Jennifer), Kyle Manis, Stephanie Manis (Tom), and Ryan Manis (Katie); five great-grandchildren, Grayson Brandenburg, Sutton Brandenburg, Fiona Hastings, Liam Hastings, and Aliyah Manis; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, Glen & Mary Reed of Mesa, AZ and Tom Reed of Sarasota, FL. Sue is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Everett, Orville, and Wayne; and five sisters, Doreen, Betty, Edith, Margie, and Sandy. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no public services at this time. Memorials may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church or the donor’s choice.