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Kevin O'Malley Obituary
NOKOMIS - Kevin F. O'Malley, 53, of Nokomis died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
He was born Oct. 21, 1956, in Hillsboro, the son of Ernest F. and Dorothy (Woodhouse) O'Malley. He married Sarina Ruffing on Oct. 5, 1991, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Mackenzie M. and Dolan F. O'Malley, both at home and Jaime (Steve) Eisenbarth; three grandchildren; mother, Dorothy O'Malley of Pana; mother and father-in-law, Barb and Hank Ruffing of Nokomis; a sister, Denise (Neil) Alexander; sister-in-law, Jessica (Michael) Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
Kevin was employed as postmaster in Fillmore. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Nokomis.
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for Kevin O'Malley
Bella Parnell and Jessica Burke
June 20, 2010
Our thought's and Prayers are with you and your family....
June 19, 2010
Sarina and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Kevin was a great guy and will be missed by many.Grant and Jackie Finley
June 19, 2010
Sabina and Family,
My deepest sympathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sabrina (Janssen) Johnson
Joanie Moscardelli
June 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charles Ruffing
June 18, 2010
Deepest Sympathy to you Sarina, and the kids for your loss.Kevin was a great guy.
Lindsey Clavin
June 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Sarina, Mackenzie and Dolan. Kevin was such a wonderful person and he will be truly missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 18, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
A real special young man.
Blessings,
John and Peg Browne
Hillsboro, Il
Jean Applegate & family
June 18, 2010
Sarina, you and and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin was a great guy to be around and will truly be missed. We will definitely miss his morning "drive-by" waves at Standard.
Margie Taylor
June 18, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a great guy. May your happy memories help to get you through this time of sorrow.
kathleen woodhouse
June 18, 2010
Kevin, you will be greatly missed.
June 18, 2010
My sincere sympathy to Sarina and the entire family. Kevin was far too young to leave you now but God must have plans for him there. May you find peace that he is with his heavenly Father. God must have needed a great mailman and a good ballplayer. Gloria Wendling
Cathy Holliday
June 17, 2010
My sympathy to all of Kevin's family. He was always a happy, funny guy when we were in school.
KERRY SNEDDON
June 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Sarina & Family. I am so sorry for your tragedy. I have been thinking about you & your children since I heard. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Kevin was such a wonderful person & will be missed by many!
Mary Beth Caldwell
June 17, 2010
I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. I send you thoughts of comfort.
Randy Behnke
June 17, 2010
Sarina
This is such a tragedy. I can’t believe it. I’m so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randy and Alice Behnke
New London, Wi
June 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Sarina, kids, and entire O'Malley family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. God Bless You All. Colby and Connie Braye (St. Charles, MO)
David Skipton
June 17, 2010
On behalf of myself, and my sister Alyssa Quick, we would like to express our deepest condolences, and sorrow. May our prayers be with you... Sincerely,
David (Skippy) Skipton
Bob Flaherty
June 17, 2010
Bean the love from family and friends will help at what may feel like the darkest time in you and the kids lives.
Connie and I will keep you in our prayers.
Sally (Stauder) Keenan
June 17, 2010
Sarina and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Kevin will be missed by so many people. My prayers are with you.
June 17, 2010
Austin and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the O'Malley family, You are in our thoughts and prayers . God Bless your family. Cathy & Austin Betzold
Bob Partridge
June 17, 2010
My heart goes out to the Sarina, the O'Malley and Ruffing famlies the entire family have always been great friends and good down to earth people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob Partridge
Earl Hayes
June 17, 2010
Sarina,
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
June 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you Sarina and your family. God will get you through the toughest times and family and friends are part of the healing. Our prayers are with you all. Cousin to Barb, Jim and Sue Behnke, Waupaca, WI.
celinda hearn
June 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kevin O'Malley. God please give Sarina and the kids the strength to endure this tragedy. You have to place it in his hands. The physical person is gone. His spirit and love for you and the kids will always be there. Much Love..
Celinda C. Hearn
Keith & Cindy Hancock
June 17, 2010
Kevin will be truely be missed in our community with his friendly smile.
Barry & Julie Spears
June 17, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Steve Hesse
June 17, 2010
Sarina
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve,Becky and Megan Hesse
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