Mary Susan Leech, 74 of Moline, died July 3, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with her children surrounding her side.

She was born on November 25, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Bernard Joseph and Mary Margaret (Kies) Beecher. She married Jeffrey John Leech on September 14, 1984, who preceded her in death on November 1st, 2019.

Sue found joy in numerous hobbies, with sewing always at the top of her list. She had a love for fishing, racing her Opel GT, painting Corvettes with Jeff, mowing her yard, and nurturing her treasured begonias. Her spirit shone as she devoted time to coaching tennis, serving as a Brownie Troop Leader and a friend and caretaker to so very many.

Sue was lovingly known as "Mama Sue" to her children's friends, and she always treated them as one of her own.

The moments she spent with family and friends, in particular her grandchildren, were her greatest joy.

Sue is survived by her children, Rebecca Beecher (Ian Matthew) Schroeder, Katherine Ann Leech, Thomas Jeffrey (Carly) Leech; her cherished grandchildren Eleanora, Theodore, and Isla; her siblings John, Ann, Jane, Bob, Joan, Richard, Barb, Jim, Jean, and Joe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, and sister, Gerry Beecher.

A rosary will take place at 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St Pius X Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island. Visitation will be held an hour prior to Mass at the church.

Following Mass, Sue will be laid to rest at Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family.

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