Catherine M. "Cathy" Malcolm

1951 - 2015

Malcolm, Catherine M. "Cathy"

Catherine M. "Cathy" Malcolm, 64, Green Bay, received her angel wings and flew up to Heaven to be with God on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born on January 26, 1951, in Green Bay to Donald Vandenplas and Elaine LeMay.

Cathy had a great love of life. She loved angels and anything to do with them. She had a great love of family. Cathy loved her husband, Gifford; her sister, Debbie, brother, Todd, stepdaughter, stepson, stepdaughter-in-law, nephews, and her dog, Molly. She enjoyed working with children at the YWCA and His Kids, numerous other daycares; as well as taking in and caring for children in her home. She loved the Packers, traveling, her Sunday drives with her sister and brother-in-law, listening to music and singing along, and family gatherings. Cathy was very friendly and outgoing and even knew all of the nurses by name at St. Vincent Hospital. Cathy endured many illnesses throughout her life. Through them all she always stayed strong, never complained, and always pulled through with a smile at the end.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Gifford; her sister and best friend, Debbie Williams and her special friend, Jim Szymanski; her brother, Todd Pruess and his special friend, Julie Koconis; stepchildren, Amanda Malcom and Peter (Betsy) Malcolm; stepmother, Ann Vandenplas; granddaughter, Daria; loving and caring nephew, Bob Williams and great nieces and nephew, Skylar Williams, Mariah Williams, Bobby Williams, Jr.; and other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; and stepfather, Richard Pruess.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 1. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Friends may also call at Blaney Funeral Home from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, October 2. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Oconto. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Cathy's family extends a special thank you to the caring staff of St. Vincent Hospital for the care she received during her many stays there.

My dear little sister, my very best friend:

When God gave you to me as my sister, He gave me one of the most precious gifts of my life. You were always there for me. You have fought so many health issues over the years - much more than others. I don't know how you did it. You were always so positive and strong.

We shared so many things together. We always said we were like twins. You will be so missed. My heart is broken. Not a day will go by that I won't think of you. I am so proud of you. I am so blessed to have had you for my sister. I love you - You were truly my best friend.

Your loving sister, Debbie