Sue Cardinal

To join the livestream of Sue's funeral service, please select the link below. The service broadcast will commence at 12:55 P.M. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and will be archived for 90 days for future viewing. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2NTczOTE0ODM5MjgwMCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Sue Cardinal, age 83 years, a resident of rural Grand Chain, Illinois and a former resident of Johnson County, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, December 13, 2025, at 5:25 P.M. at her home. Sue was born December 7, 1942 in Saline County Illinois. She was the daughter of Donald Eugene Baity and Mary I. (Cook) Baity. Sue is survived by: her beloved companion for the past 25 years – Tom Bagby of Grand Chain; her children – Beth Tite of Vienna, Illinois, David (Toni) Eitleman of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Michael (Christie) Cardinal of Illinois; stepchildren – Toma (John) Branche of Cypress, Illinois and John Bagby of Cypress, Illinois; grandchildren – Deidra (Eli), Timmy (Kara), Livia (Chris), Justin, Jenny, Morgan, Becca, Michael Shane, Taylor, Mallory, Eli, Brett, Chase, Daisy, L.J., and Sandra Kay; great grandchildren – Wyatt, Allie, Myles, Mila, Wylea, Nolan, Evan, Haley, Grace, Kaelynn, MadaLynn, Braelynn, Ezra, Beau, Carter, Magnolia, and Maddox; her siblings – Vickie (Lonnie) Ross of Tunnel Hill, Illinois, Roger (Tanna) Evetts of Eddyville, Illinois, and Bill (April) Evetts, Jr. of Ozark, Illinois; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends. Sue was preceded in death by her father, Donald Eugene Baity, who lost his life at the Battle of Manila in 1944 while serving in the U.S. military during World War II. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Mary I. Evetts; her son – Tony Belden; and her maternal grandparents – Walter Cook, Sr. and Fannie Cook, who were very involved in Sue’s upbringing and whom she loved as her own parents. Sue had worked as a waitress at the former Jolly Red Pig Restaurant in Vienna. She had also been employed as a bartender. During her lifetime, Sue lived in a number of states and had a variety of work experiences. Her grandchildren referred to her as “The Forrest Gump of Grandmas!” Sue was an avid reader and enjoyed raising flowers. She was a member of the Christian faith and had recently been baptized at the Pleasant Ridge Center – Church of 2nd Chances. A service honoring the life of Sue Cardinal will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, at 1 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Melody Vogler will officiate. Interment will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, north of Vienna. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 11 A.M. until the service hour at 1 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Sue Cardinal

December 7, 1942 - December 13, 2025