Susan Lynne Rauen McBride died peacefully at her home in the Galena Territory on July 21, 2026, of complications from lung cancer. Susan was born September 15, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to George and Anne (nee Jensen) Rauen. After raising her sons, Susan dedicated herself to a life of teaching, retiring from Chicago Public Schools. She taught hundreds of children at such schools as Queen of Apostles in Dolton, Rickover in Sauk Village, and Bowen High School in Chicago. She was also a self-taught ceramicist, an incredible baker, and the wittiest woman in the room. Her civic contributions in later life focused on the Jo Daviess County Sheltered Workshop in Galena, known as The Workshop, where she served on the board and volunteered for nearly 20 years. Galena was a retirement dream community for Susan and Larry, where they enjoyed their new friends, golf, pickleball, annual festivals, and the natural beauty. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Peter, and her beloved husband of 47 years, Larry McBride. She is survived by her son, Mark (Amanda) of Denver, and grandsons, Liam and Ewan also of Denver, and her son, Todd (Jessica) of Galena. Contributions can be made in Susan’s memory to The Workshop. The family thanks family friend Cindy Laity and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care. Services are private. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family.
Susan Lynne McBride
