Susan C. (Berry) Kleinfeldt
July 12, 2008
Obituary
Kleinfeldt, Susan C. (Berry) WINDSOR Susan Carol (Berry) Kleinfeldt, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2008, from Leukemia. She was born on April 11, 1955, in Hedrick, Iowa, the beloved daughter of Dr. James A. and Marilyn (Carlson) Berry. She was baptized as a child and later witnessed her faith through her confirmation in the Lutheran Church. Susie graduated from Hedrick High School, in Hedrick, Iowa. She received a degree in fashion merchandising from Bauder College, Miami, Fla. and continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Susie was united in marriage to Duane Kleinfeldt on Aug. 27, 1977. She was a layout artist for Tonys Insty Prints. Tony helped guide her creative ability and was her mentor. She loved working in retail, beginning her career with Kohls Department Store, then Old Navy and most recently Allen-Edmonds Shoes as their director of retail, before she retired. Susie loved to decorate her home and work in her flower garden. She was a gracious host and enjoyed entertaining friends and family at her beautiful home. During her illness, Susie worked tirelessly for both the Lymphoma Society and the American Cancer Society, developing many unique and novel fund raisers from selling cookies to theme dinners and garden parties. Susie was a talented musician, artist, designer, gardener and also enjoyed traveling and spent hours planning the itinerary. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Duane Kleinfeldt of Windsor; adoring parents, Dr. James A. and Marilyn Berry of Fall River; and further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Memorials may be made to the Columbus Relay for Life or Leukemia Lymphoma Society. It was a joy to simply be around Susan. We are all better people for having known her. Thanks for the memories, Susie!. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com
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Jim Clingman
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Please know that all Hedrick friends have you in their thoughts and prayers during this time. I know how much Susan will be missed.
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Rick & Linda Abel
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To Susan's family
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. So very sorry for your loss.
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Bettie Downey
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I was so sorry to read of Susan's death. She was always a beautiful person, inside as well as out, as she was growing up in Hedrick and I'm sure she never changed.
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Marjorie Thompson
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I will remember Susan fondly. May you take solace knowing she now rests in the arms of God.
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Mary Sieren
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Rod and I both send our sympathy to you both. We both were friends and always enjoyed visiting with Susan when she came back for our class reunions. Not all remember and make an effort to come to events from our past. She always remembered where she was raised and was part of so many memories for me. I always have happy thoughts of staying with Susan at your home and she coming to the farm and getting so dirty. She will surely be missed by so many. What a blessing for you both to live so close these past years and have those memories of your daughter. You both take care and know our thoughts and prayers with you. Rod and Mary Sieren
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Mary & Tom Baker
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We just wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to Duane and Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Jim. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Susan was truly an inspiration to all.