Carolyn “Sue” Klawitter

Obituary

Carolyn “Sue” Klawitter was born on October 16, 1944, in Concordia, Kansas. She was the daughter of Leo and Blanche (Freeby) Schille. Sue was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia. She received her education through the tenth grade at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

On November 28, 1959, Sue was united in marriage to Donovan Mayer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia. This marriage was blessed with four children, Calleen, Julie, Joseph, and Christine. They later parted ways. Sue married John Klawitter on April 19, 1982. Sue and John made their home in Hutchinson.

Sue was employed in production at 3M in Hutchinson. She retired in 2003.

Sue enjoyed fishing, bowling, and reading. She also enjoyed visiting casinos, traveling, and going on cruises. Sue cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Sue passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Cokato Manor in Cokato, Minnesota, at the age of 79 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Sue is survived by her
Children, Calleen DeOliveira and her husband, Harry of Minneapolis, MN,
Julie Forbes and her husband, Tony of Hutchinson, MN,
Joseph Mayer and his wife, Catheryn of Eden Valley, MN,
Christine Mayer of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Craig, Stephanie, Brandon, Chad, Shawn, Nick, Kellsie, Maddy;
Great-grandchildren, Myla, Harley, Jackson, Jordan, Charlie, Kataleya;
Sister, Betty Strait of Houston, TX;
Many other relatives and friends.

Sue is preceded in death by her Parents, Leo and Blanche Schille; Husband, John Klawitter; Brother, Kenneth Freeby.