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2020
Margaret Malloy Obituary
Johnston - Margaret Malloy, 72, passed away on Monday, November 30th, 2020, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. Margaret was born October 10th, 1948, in Denison, Iowa, to Clarence and Catherine (Lawler) Malloy.
Margaret is survived by her son Thomas (Tammy) Day; daughter Molly Day (Colby Martin) and her beloved and loyal canine, Zoey (the favorite child); Grandchildren McKenna Day, Landon Day, and Emma Martin; siblings Joseph Malloy, Louisville, KY; Anne Gordon, Louisville, KY; James Malloy, Marshalltown, IA; Robert Malloy, Davenport, IA; Gerald Malloy, Aptos, CA; Maureen Beddow, Felton, CA; Mary Gehler, Florence, KY; Casey Hunt, Norman, OK, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was proceeded in death by her parents.
After graduating high school, she earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at Marycrest College. Margaret was an exceptionally caring and hardworking nurse for over 45 years in the fields of Oncology and Dialysis.
A celebration of life service will be planned for a future date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hope Ministries of Central Iowa or The Wounded Warrior Project in loving memory of Margaret.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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John Walsh
December 14, 2020
I grew up with Marg in Vail and attend St Ann's Grafe School and Kuuemper together. We were distant cousins as my mother was a Lawler. Marg and your families will be remembered in your prayers. RIP
Jean Easley, Dietitian
December 8, 2020
My sincere condolences to Maggie’s family. I was fortunate to have worked with Maggie for a bit at the West Des Moines dialysis clinic...Maggie was the best nurse! She had the biggest heart for her patients & truly helped make their world a brighter place! Rest In Peace, Maggie!
Julie Burton
December 6, 2020
I knew Maggie for many years. She was a kind and gentle soul. I will miss seeing her calming voice. . RIP Maggie!
Shirley (Kock) Mauss
December 6, 2020
My deep sympathy to all the Malloy family. Growing up together and for many years across the street from one another, Margie was such a great friend. At Kuemper High School one day she took me to see a bulletin board on the 2nd floor because she loved the message: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” Robert Frost’s poem has been a favorite of mine ever since, and in fact I have an art piece in my home with this final verse on it. Thank you, Marg, such a kind and caring person. Rest in well deserved peace.
Mandi Koerselman
December 5, 2020
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to all of you. I am so grateful to have met and worked with Maggie at the local dialysis clinic shortly before her diagnosis. She cared so much for the patients and our team members. Maggie was welcoming, attentive, concerned, funny, witty and exceptional as a nurse and leader. She was so grateful with her healthy dose of reality checks that we often all needed. We know Maggie will be a guardian angel for us from heaven. God bless you all!
Rev Richard Whiteing
December 4, 2020
My sister Marilyn remembers the time Marrgie and Lillian sat listening to the sone "Leader of the Pack" over and over until they had the sone memorized. Many such memories from our lives in Vail. I pray that such a compassionate person did not herself have a lot of suffering.
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