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Clara D. Malek

5/8/1927 - 2/15/2004


Obituary


Clara (Drabek) Malek, 76, of Britt, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City, Iowa.

Clara was born May 8, 1927, on a farm near Duncan, the daughter of James and Frances (Wellik) Drabek.  She was the 10th of 11 children.  She attended country school in the Duncan area.  Clara worked for several years as a domestic worker for several families.

She was united in marriage to Ernest Malek on April 29, 1947, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan.  They farmed in the local area until 1977 when they moved to Britt.

Clara enjoyed her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and baking for family and others.

She was a life-long member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, a member of Duncan Rosary Society, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Her family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to her doctors and nurses and a special thanks to the many dedicated and professional caregivers of Hospice of North Iowa.

Clara is survived by her husband Ernest of Britt; her children: Darlene (Bill) Edington of Talihina, Oklahoma, Duane (Bev) Malek of Britt, Edwin (Elaine) Malek of Pella, Gary Malek of Garner, Marvin (Cheryl) Malek of Garner, Beverly (John) Roberts of Apex, North Carolina, and Diane (Dann) Hansen of Kanawha; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and six sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, seven brothers, and grandson Brent Malek.