Susan Root, 64, Owatonna

Susan Root, 64, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at her home in Owatonna. She was born Nov. 5, 1957, to Richard and Elinor (Gapinski) Root in Waterloo, Iowa. Sue had four children whom she loved dearly: Jesse Halley of Faribault, Toby Halley of Duluth, Robert Abrams of West Concord and Magdaline Abrams of Waterville. Susan was a firm believer in the Lord. She spent a lot of time doing various activities at churches. During her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo with her friends, playing dice, completing art projects, listening to music, spending time with family and helping others. Sue is survived by her children: Jesse, Toby, Robert, and Magdaline; her grandchildren: Kayleigh, Avery, Mylah, Serenity, Lorezo, Jr., MiKaiya, MiKayli, and Tamarlus, Jr.; siblings Jane Smith, Steven Root, Terry Root, and Michael Root, and her mother Elinor Root. She was preceded in death by her father Richard Root and sister Sandy Root. Funeral service will be held with immediate family in Waterloo, Iowa.