Eleanor Malarkey Obituary

Eleanor A. Malarkey, age 93, of the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton for 2 years, formerly of Glen Ellyn since 1952, passed away December 19, 2010 at the DuPage Convalescent Center. Eleanor was born October 17, 1917 in Bellwood, IL. She was a secretary for Mandel Brothers Department Store. Eleanor enjoyed playing golf, bridge and knitting. She was a member of St. Petronille Catholic Church in Glen Ellyn, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Later in life Eleanor enjoyed playing along with TV game shows such as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. In years past Eleanor and her late husband, Edward, traveled to Florida for the winter. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Judy Malarkey; son-in-law, Richard Koch; grandchildren, Christen Hall, Tiffany Swank, Brie (Carl) Buck nell, Dusting (Sherrie), and Matthew Koch; 13 great-grandchildren; six nieces and nephews and special friends, Marie and Larry Johnson. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Malarkey; sons, Thomas and Dennis and daughter, Kathleen Koch. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn from 9-11 a.m. with a 12:00 p.m. Mass at St. Petronille Church in Glen Ellyn. Interment Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton. Funeral arrangements handled by Leonard Memorial Home, (630) 469-0032.