Susan “Susie” Atterberg, 76, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at her home.
Susie was born on January 15, 1950, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Basil and Betty (Funkhouser) Elmore. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1968, where she won the State Doubles Championship in tennis her senior year. On June 12, 1969, she was united in marriage to Mark Atterberg at First Baptist Church in Carthage. He survives.
Susie was a member of Sandusky Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time both on and near the Mississippi river, where she lived much of her life. She also enjoyed bowling. She spent her working years employed at Keokuk Savings Bank, Bank of Commerce in Shreveport, Louisiana, and finished her career at First Community Bank in Keokuk. Susie had a wonderful way with people and was always going above and beyond for her banking clients. She was blessed to be the recipient of a kidney transplant, which allowed her to transition out of dialysis. Susie, however, never forgot those who still required treatment. She raised money, securing care package funding for dialysis patients and distributing many throughout her later years. For her efforts, she received the prestigious Ardyth M. Boucher Legacy Award in October of 2019. Her kindness and heart for others will always be remembered. Susie was an animal lover, especially cats. But more than anything, she loved her grandchildren. Her family would describe her as an incredible and caring grandmother. Her legacy lives on in her family and those she helped throughout her life.
Susie is survived by her husband Mark Atterberg of Keokuk; her son Tim (Tricia) Atterberg of Johnston, Iowa; her brother David (Judy) Elmore of Phoenix, Arizona; and three grandchildren: Shae Atterberg of Madison, Wisconsin, Justin (Courtney) Atterberg of Marietta, Georgia, and Jackie (Kenzie Stanley) Atterberg of Chicago, Illinois.
Susie is preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at Sandusky Cemetery in rural Keokuk.
Memorials may be directed to Southeastern Renal Dialysis.
Memories and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
