Elsie Malek

Elsie Malek

Elsie Malek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2005.
Malek Elsie Malek, died on her 91st birthday April 18, 2005. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Ken of 62 years and grandson, Jesse Buchanan. Survived by three children, Sharon (Ron) Saldin, James (Joann) Malek and Gary (Carol) Malek; 12 grandchildren, Peter Malek, Paul (Sarah) Saldin, Deb (Todd) Seyfert, Nathan (Kari) Malek, Christopher (Jenny) Malek, David (Cindy) Malek, Sara (Tom) Wintz, Molly Malek, Adam Malek, Lynn Malek, Julie (Mark) Devore, Naomi (Chad) Deegan; 11 great-grandchildren, Joseph & Jonathan Saldin, Tommy & Cole Seyfert, Tyler, Jack, Caden, Ashley and Boston Malek, Megan and Brianna Wintz; and many good friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, April 21st, ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH OF EDINA, Valley View & Gleason Roads. Visitation in Church, one hour preceding Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Elsie's family was so precious to her, as were her many lifelong friends and her dear friends from St. Therese S.W. The family suggests memorials to Bay Lake Camp or Sharing and Caring Hands. Historic Thomson-Dougherty 612-871-4407

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Kathy Reiners

May 5, 2005

God's angels will never lack a warm smile, a strong hug and a caring word, now that Elsie is there. I am sure she will bring a new and wonderful twist to the never ending Grundeen/Formberg/Rydeen coffee party.

Heather Printz

April 22, 2005

To The Malek Family:



I had the honor of working with Elsie in therapy this past year as she recovered from her back surgery. She always made me smile and was such a sweet individual. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.



God Bless,

Heather Printz

Occupational Therapist

Woodbury Health Care Center

Patty, Roberta and Irene Roberts

April 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Elsie and Ken will always be with us in our fond and loving memories of the "11th Avenue Gang".

Fran Kunkel

April 20, 2005

Deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. She was indeed a special lady and will be deeply missed by all.

Bonnie Nelson

April 19, 2005

Jim and Jo Ann,

We offer our sympathy at the death of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish we could be there at this time.



Bonnie & Gary

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