Defries Susan Louise Defries (nee Wiita). Born 9/9/40, lost her battle with cancer on 9/12/02. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Duaine) Carlson; son, John Gurry (Lisa Boogren), all of St. Paul; grandchildren, Zachary (Angela) Coles, Sonia Olsen and Samuel Richard Gurry; great-granddaughter, Haley Coles. She also enjoyed the support of special friends, Joan & Denny McNearney, and special cousins, Laura and Jack Reay and Dick and Rae Eisner. Memorial service 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave S., Edina. Gathering one hour before the service. Memorials preferred. 952-924-4100