Susan Kay “Sue” Klatt-Malek, 74

Susan Kay “Sue” Klatt-Malek, 74, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Epiphany
Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St SE, Mason City, Iowa with Rev. Ben Valentine,
Celebrant. Burial will follow in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hogan-
Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City, Iowa with rosary and scriptural
wake service to begin at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Newman Catholic School.

Sue was born on April 25, 1950, to Richard and Diana (Nall) Cornelius. She graduated from
Newman Catholic High School in 1968. On May 24, 1975, Sue married Jerald Klatt, and
together they built a loving family, raising one daughter and two sons. Tragically, Jerald passed
away unexpectedly in August 1993. Despite this tremendous loss, Sue remained a pillar of
strength for her family.

Her career began at AC Nielsen, but she eventually found her place at Curries, where she worked
until her retirement. On November 25, 2016, Sue married Gene Malek, and the two shared eight
wonderful years together.

Sue will be deeply missed for the light she brought to everyone she encountered. She was a
steadfast source of support for her friends and family. Sue loved traveling, quilting, dancing,
cooking, gardening, and canning vegetables and fruits. She also enjoyed attending shows with
her sister-in-law Margaret Lang. Sue spent a lot of time shopping and taking care of community
gardens with her best friend Mavis King. In the colder months Sue and Gene wintered in Yuma,
Arizona where they made many friends. When her children were young, her home was a safe
gathering place for all their friends. Sue was also a devoted supporter of her family, rarely
missing any of her grandchildren’s events.

Faith was central to Sue’s life and shone through in her daily actions. She was an active member
of Epiphany Parish, participated in the prayer shawl group, and enjoyed time with the CLASS
Car Club and various coffee groups. Sue’s legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith will
live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Those left to cherish memories of Sue are her husband, Gene Malek; children, Jeremy (Mary)
Klatt, Joe (Amanda) Klatt, and Jenny (Paul) Winchester; step-children, Lee Malek and Stacey
Malek; grandchildren, Henry, Aaron, Gabriel, Annora, Owen, Oliver, Nile, Landon, Gavin,
Avery, Jaiclyn and Piper; siblings, Steven (Kathy) Cornelius, Deanna (Jim) Clausen, Sherri
(Rick) Fishel, sister-in-law, Barb Cornelius, as well as many other extended family and friends.

Sue is preceded in death by her first husband, Jerald Klatt; an infant daughter, Susan Jennifer
Klatt; both of her parents; and a brother, Richard Cornelius.