Zathoe A. “Sue” Field, 95, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born September 29, 1929, in Galva, Iowa to Corwin & Mildred (Courtney) Monroe. Sue made her career as a waitress, an assembly technician with Sexton Technologies, clerk at Harvey’s Dime Store, and a longtime delivery person for Schultz Floral Shop. She enjoyed every sort of crafting, floral arranging, time on Lake Bruce with family, claiming title as the “Yahtzee” queen nearly every time she played, which was often.
On January 18, 1947, she married Elmer A. Field, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2000. Survivors include their children: Zathoe (Bill) Sexton of Chesterton, Gail (Dennis) Cletcher of Valparaiso, Terri Hendle of Valparaiso, Allen Field of Georgia & Valparaiso, Julia Horan of Kendallville & Patricia (William) Mowbray of Valparaiso, 17 grandchildren ,44 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by great-grandsons, Brent Kurz & Dominick Field, son-in-law, John Hendle, sister, Charlotte Bernardo and brother, James Monroe.
A visitation will be held Monday, May 26th from 12 noon – 3 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 3:00 pm, Rev. Annette Freese officiating. A burial service will be held directly at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Porter County Special Olympics.
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Allen, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Dana sent me her obituary. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady and we enjoyed spending time with her on our cruise several years ago. Sending my heartfelt condolences and thoughts and prayers to you and your family! -Therese Mendez
Wishing the Field family deepest sympathies for the loss of Mrs. Sue. As a friend of Allen, I got to know Mrs. Sue and visit with her when she came to visit in Atlanta and also on a cruise we took together. I have fond memories of those times and still have the tie blankets she made for me. You're all in my thoughts at this difficult time. -Dana Tougas
I will never forget you. I never got the chance to tell you how much our family(Fellers)have appreciated all your love and support through the illness and death of my grandfather and then my mother as well. Also, the friendship you continued to keep with my grandmother. She loves you so much and will miss you greatly. Please hug my grandpa and my mama tight for me. We love and will miss you Grandma Sue until we see you again. -Misty Conklin
Cousin Sue, You will always be one of my hero’s. My admiration for you extends beyond words. You were a strong driving force in our family, you always showed up. You were so special to me. I’ll forever remember our chats. To her children, our deepest sympathies. Please know how much you have been blessed and loved by your mom. -Lori Bennett
My heart hurts for you all. Ms. Sue was the sweetest lady I've ever known, always happy to see me, have some lovely chats and keep me company at the annual family reunion. She will be sorely missed. Much love and prayers to you all. -Courtney Bennett
