Susan Kelly

Susan Kelly, 49, passed away on August 3, 2022, in Des Moines. She was born in Waupun, WI, on December 10, 1972, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Komosa.

Susan’s life was characterized by loving sacrifice. She sacrificed not just for her husband and children, but for all those around her. Susan strived to use her influence for God’s glory and for the benefit of others. Her house was always open, and her generosity was always given. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, beekeeping, painting rocks, playing cards, sewing, and many other things. She was active in her church since trusting Christ as her Savior in high school. In recent years, she was also active in numerous beekeeping organizations in many and various roles. By the way, she was twenty-two.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Sean; children, Thomas, Nathan, Abigail, Bethany, Miriam, Olivia, Caleb, Elianna, Levi and Jeremiah; step-mother, Mary Komosa; siblings, John (Chris) Komosa, Ted Komosa and Cathy (Jeff) Downs; other loving relatives and many special friends. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Beth Komosa; and her brother, Peter Komosa.

Services will be held at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., on Friday, August 12, 2022, with a 10:30 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, August 13. Burial will be at Berwick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Susan.

If guests are unable to attend the service in person, please use the link below to watch Susan’s service virtually.

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