Obituary for Susan Ann Ninke

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper with her family at her side. Age 70 years. Daughter of the late Fred and Ann (Wolbers) Miner, Susan was born February 22, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was married to Bill Ninke, her loving husband of 47 years, on July 22, 1972. He survives her. Susan was a teacher at Chesaning Union Schools and the Swan Valley School District. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.


Surviving besides her husband Bill are three sons, Matthew Ninke, Saginaw Twp.; Michael Ninke and his girlfriend, Jennifer Simpson, Saginaw Twp.; Timothy and Kristi Ninke, Indian River, Michigan; a former daughter-in-law, Torey Flynn, Freeland; four grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney, Logan and Addison; her brother, David and Valerie Miner, Clio; a sister-in-law, Rita Miner, Freeland; several nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her sister and brother, Nancy and Dennis Miner.


Honoring Susan’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.