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 Honors College, A.B., 1977 Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Private practice, Michigan, 1980-1991 Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, 1991-2005 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Female