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Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Malone Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1927 - 2014

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) MaloneMary Elizabeth "Betty" Malone age 86 formerly of Greenville passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids MI. She was born in Grand Rapids on September 8, 1927 the daughter of Howard Joseph and Mary Ellen (Driscoll) McGuire and lived in Belding with her family, graduating from Belding High School with the class of 1945. She was married in Belding on October 4, 1950 to Alvin W. Malone and they lived in Greenville where she was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and active with the Altar Society. She worked in retail for several years, many with the former Ritzema Mens Wear store and also with Clarks Flowers and Wolfs Jewelry Store. She was a member of the Per Gradus Club in Greenville. She and her husband retired to the Clark Retirement Community.

She is survived by her husband Alvin of Grand Rapids, their children, Robert (Jacquelyn) Malone of Greenville, Mary (Warren) Lun of Ada and James (Lana) Malone of Lake Bluff, Illinois, grandchildren, Erin (Erik) Beiergrohslein, Jill (Brian) Butson, Ryan (Kasie) Malone, Mackenzie Malone and Davis Malone, great grandchildren, Avery, Grace, Luke and Madden, her sister Ellen Punches, brothers, James McGuire, Howard Joe McGuire and William (Kris) McGuire, several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on September 13, 2014 at 11 AM from St. Charles Catholic Church Greenville with burial in St. Patricks Cemetery, Parnell. A visitation with rosary will be on Friday September 12, from 5 to 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Clark Foundation (1551 Franklin SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506) in lieu of flowers.


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There are currently 23 condolences.


Carol Rasmussen
Friday September 12, 2014 at 5:40 PM

Your Mom was a delight!! Always a smile on her face and always so happy to see you when we would run into her at various places. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
 
Doug & Kelly Thompson
Monday September 8, 2014 at 10:17 AM

Bob, Jackie and Family, sorry to learn about the loss of Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
 
Carol Hagadorn
Hagadorns@gmail.com
Sunday September 7, 2014 at 11:33 PM

Betty was a special lady. She had a way about her to make everyone feel comfortable. It was my pleasure to know her. God bless Betty's family.
 
Gerry and Patti VanSyckle
Saturday September 6, 2014 at 8:06 PM

Peace be with you the Malone family.
 
Susan Hoppough
Thursday September 4, 2014 at 8:53 PM

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your Mom's smile and laugh. She made everyone feel welcomed. I'm sure our Mom's are looking down upon us and sending blessings. You are in our prayers. Sue and John Hoppough
 
Lance & Brenda Dowker
Thursday September 4, 2014 at 6:40 PM

Bob, Jackie and Family, sorry about the loss of Betty. She will now be at peace. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Feeling us giving you a big hug. Love Ya!
 
Wendy Nyman
Thursday September 4, 2014 at 4:25 PM

Bob and Jackie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
 
Ian & Sara Garnett
Thursday September 4, 2014 at 8:51 AM

To the Malone family: Treasure your memories of such a lovely lady. We are sorry for your loss.
 
Bob Murphy
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 10:52 PM

Betty always made sure I had some Xmas treats. Deepest sympathy Bob, Mary, Jim and families
 
James Hulbert
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 6:18 PM

Betty and I had so much fun during our time together at Ritzema's! I learned so much from her about love, respect, family, tradition, loyalty and laughter. Ahh..that laugh. My prayers are with her family.
 
Larry & Susan Anstett
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM

Bob & family, Sorry for your loss. Enjoy your memories.
 
Linda Cilibraise
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 4:17 PM

So sorry for your loss, Mary Kay and I would often talk you guys and going over to your house to visit
 
Mary Kay Cilibraise-Gavitt
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 7:45 AM

My deepest sympathy to all the children and grandchildren. So many great memories of us playing together while our parents visited together. Your mom was such a beautiful lady and I know she will be sadly missed by many people.
 
Kim Bernson DeBosier
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 7:40 AM

Condolences from the Bernson family. Betty was a good friend during our years in Greenville and is fondly remembered. Take care.
 
Jim and Paula Hurst
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 6:32 PM

Jim and Lana, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mom. Her days spent working downtown will be remembered by many. She was always pleasant and very much a lady. Please know we are thinking of you.
 
The Nichols
vnvalstewart2@gmail.com
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 6:23 PM

Dearest Betty you leave such a hole in the fabric of our lives here in Greenville God Bless good friend
 
Bobbie Goulet
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM

I am so sorry for the entire family for the death of their mom/grandma.
 
Candace (Jaehnig) Larkin
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 2:18 PM

Betty was truly one of the sweetest people I've ever known. My sincere condolences to you all.
 
Terry & Bette Hankis
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 1:35 PM

Bob, Mary, and Jim Your mom was a special lady. We will always remember the good times we had living next door to your parents. You are in our thoughts during this trying time. Terry & Bette Hankis.
 
Mary Allen Paine
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 11:27 AM

Mary, I remember your Mom always being happy to see "the grrlfriends", when we were in high school and always being so sweet to all of us! Always smiling - just like you! We are so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you! Mary and Keith
 
Susan Wright-Miller and Daniel Miller
Monday September 1, 2014 at 10:55 PM

Sending you our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. We hope you'll find peace and comfort knowing your friends are thinking of you.
 
Deb & Keith Scott-Miller, Greg, Ivy, and Ellyn
Monday September 1, 2014 at 5:09 PM

Mary, Bob, and Jim, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. Love, Deb, Keith, Greg, Ivy, and Ellyn
 
Karen Jalomo(Hankis) & John Jalomo
Monday September 1, 2014 at 1:41 PM

Jim, Bob and Mary I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Your parents were wonderful friends and neighbors. We would be there to celebrate her life with you but we are out of State but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. We pray God will be with you during this trying time and help you to accept that she is now in a wonderful place. Her loved ones left behind are now the ones who suffer the pain of losing someone they love so much.
 







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