Susan Caroline Barlage (nee Beech), age 81 of Lansing, IL, formerly of Southampton, Hampshire UK, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She is survived by her mother: Beryl Beech; two sons: Michael Anthony Barlage and his wife Suzanne (nee Kleszynski) Barlage; and Richard Andrew Barlage and wife, Denise (nee Jacobs) Barlage; and her grandchildren: Samantha Anne, Brittney Elizabeth, Brody Robert, and Kimberly Marie. Also surviving is her sister and brother-in-law: Chuck and Bonnie Murach; nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Susan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert, and father, George Beech.

Friends are invited to visit with Susan's family on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. The funeral service for Susan will be held on Saturday, February 14 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Susan will be laid to rest next to her husband, Robert, in Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood, IL.

Susan loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching their activities, and playing video games with her grandson.