Marilyn Joan Malley

Marilyn Joan Malley obituary, Romeo, MI

Marilyn Joan Malley

Marilyn Malley Obituary

Visit the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Marilyn Joan Malley

February 17, 1941 — March 6, 2026

Marilyn Joan Malley (Waggoner), age 85, a 13 year resident of Romeo, and previously from Plymouth, MI., and New York City, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at home.

Marilyn was born February 17, 1941 in New York City, the daughter of Harold and Miriam (Farina) Waggoner. She married James Malley on May 4, 1968 in New York City. Marilyn was a homemaker and performed volunteer work throughout her life. Marilyn enjoyed playing pinochle, bowling and cruising with her husband after his retirement. Marilyn was also a devoted grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband James. Survived by daughters: Kathleen (Jim) Stevenson of Macomb Twp., & Eileen Malley of Richmond, Texas. Also survived by grandchildren Justin (Brailyn)& Chase Nalback, Daniel & Hope Stevenson, along with great granddaughter Sadie Rankey.

Visitation will be held at The Henry M Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo Michigan, Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 6pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 9 at 12:30 PM at St Clement Catholic Church of Romeo.

A Private Family Burial will take place at a later date at Great Lakes Veteran Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to Hospice Association Charity. (https://www.mhha.org/)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home

11280 32 Mile Road, Romeo, MI 48065

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