Sue LaGow

North Mankato Mortuary - Northview
507-388-2288

Mary Suzanne "Sue" (Drury) LaGow, age 64, died Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 3:17 p.m. in her North Mankato home after a valiant 13-year battle with breast cancer.

Her beautiful life will be celebrated at Mankato's Country Inn and Suites on Friday, December 10, from 4:00 " 8:00 p.m. North Mankato Mortuary " Northview handled the arrangements.

Born on August 22, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, Sue was the daughter of Herschel Ralph Drury and Ruth Shirley McQuatters. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1964 and attended Drake University, majoring in drama. Sue was united in marriage to Charles LaGow on a snowy January 16, 1982, in Mason City, Iowa.

Sue was a devoted wife; a loving daughter; an exceptionally caring mother; an inspiring grandmother; a thoughtful friend to countless adorers; the charismatic leader of the Lloyd Management family; a passionate crusader in the fight against breast cancer; a celebrated hostess; an avid world traveler; and a vibrant member and supporter of the theater community. In June 2010, she was the fourth actor ever to receive the distinguished Merely Players Curtain Call Award.

Sue is survived by her husband, Charles LaGow of North Mankato; one son, Ryan (Angela) Hylland of Seattle, WA; two daughters, Patti (Chip) Kudrle of Shakopee and Barbara LaGow of Lakeville; nine grandchildren, Szaba Hylland, Natalie, Alison, and Aaron Kudrle, Jack and Michaella Bergman, and Gary, Jason, and Christopher LaGow; her mother; her sister, Diane Myli; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father.

Donations sent to the LaGow home will support the charity nearest to Sue's heart, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Walking in her honor in Minneapolis this 2011 will be "Sue's Soldiers": Ryan Hylland, Patti Kudrle, Barbara LaGow, Mae Hanson, Martha Fier, Judy Crooker, and Mary Quick.

Sue, we're who we are today because we knew you.