Marjorie C. Malleck, age 85, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 15th, 1936, in McCook, NE to Louis and Susie (O’Dea) Colling. She was preceded in death by her 8 siblings. She married the love of her life, John (Gene) Malleck on October 19th, 1957 at St Patrick’s Church in McCook. This union lasted 63 years.
Survivors include her husband Gene of McCook, NE & children Dan (Kay) Malleck of York, NE, Lori (Kent) HIlker of McCook, NE, Lisa Malleck, Dale (Kim) Malleck, & Lois (Kent) Dodson; all of Lincoln, NE, 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and, several nieces and nephews who made it a point to visit often.
Marge was a longtime resident of McCook, NE. She graduated from Red Willow High School in 1954, and St Francis School of Nursing in 1957. She was a Registered Nurse for several years at St Francis Hospital (Wichita, KS), Corvallis Hospital (OR), and a school nurse for 29 years for many Southwest Nebraska schools including McCook Public for 12 years.
Marge was a loving and devoted wife who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as a close circle of friends. In retirement, she attended daily Mass and swim workouts at the YMCA. Many fondly recall the countless rice huggie socks that she loved gifting to others as a warm hug from her. She also enjoyed playing the piano and having sing-a-longs with her family. Her grandkids will always fondly remember her rendition of her favorite song she would sing to them “A Bushel and A Peck.” She was a completely selfless woman who always put others ahead of herself. She was God’s servant with unwavering faith. The family is eternally grateful to the Hospice Care Team at Community Hospital for the caring way they assisted in her transition to eternal life.
Visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 with the Recitation of the Rosary to follow, beginning at 7 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, McCook, with Father Brethour as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in McCook
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Patrick’s School P.O. Box 1040 McCook, NE 69001.