Neilson, Susan Bieke Born August 27, 1956, in Ann Arbor, MI Died January 25, 2006, in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by Cornelia G. Kennedy. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 2005, and received commission on November 9, 2005. Service terminated on January 25, 2006, due to death. Education: University of Michigan, A.B., 1977 Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Private practice, Michigan, 1980-1991 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1991-2005