Susan Hurley

Susan Hurley, age 73, of O’Neill, NE, and formerly of Milbank, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill.

A Memorial Mass for Susan Hurley, age 73, of O’Neill will be at 10:30 am Friday, March 27, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill.  Fr. Bernard Starman will officiate.  Inurnment will be in the O’Neill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill with a 7:00 pm Wake Service.  Susan passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill.  Memorials may be directed to the St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in O’Neill.  Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill.

Susan Rae Iverson was born in Watseka, Illinois on September 29, 1952, to Glenn and Ardis (Erickson) Iverson.  She attended high school in Milbank, South Dakota, graduating with the Class of 1970.  Following high school, Sue attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she earned degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Sue met the love of her life, Jack Hurley, while attending high school in Milbank.  The couple was united in marriage on December 23, 1973, in Milbank, South Dakota.  They began their life together in Valentine, Nebraska, where Sue taught at the Valentine Elementary School.  To this union, two children were born, Nicole and John.  In 1992, Sue and Jack made their home in O’Neill, Nebraska, where she continued her teaching career at St. Mary’s Grade School until retiring in 2018.  Sue had a true passion for teaching and cared deeply for every child she worked with.  She made a lasting impact on countless students and took great joy in helping them learn and grow.

Outside of the classroom, Sue found happiness in tending to her yard and garden, where her love of flowers was evident.  She also enjoyed walking, crafting, and cooking.  Above all, Sue cherished time spent with her family and friends, creating memories that will be treasured forever.

Sue is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack Hurley of O’Neill; her children, Nicole (Jeremy) Tamisiea of Sioux Falls, SD, John Hurley of Montgomery, TX; five grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Allison, Jack, Cooper; sister, Sharon Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO; many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Ardis Iverson.