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Susan Diane Kizer, 70, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at her home.
Born August 28, 1955 in Highland, she was the daughter of Marion and Catherine (Taylor) Graham.
On June 27, 1973 in Alton, she married James "Jim" Kizer. He died August 12, 2021.
Surviving are a daughter, Holly (Jeff) Marshall of East Alton; step-son, Jay. E. Kizer in Florida; granddaughter, Hailey Holbrook Blair; two brothers, Andy Graham of East Alton, John Graham of Eldred; and a sister, Helen Turner of New Albany, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Paige Kizer; and sister, Rita Ontis.
Visitation will be from 3-6 pm, Thursday, February 12 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River where services will be conducted at 11 am, Friday. Frank Akers will officiate.
Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation and American Lung Association.
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