Catherine M. Maloney
Catherine M. Maloney, age 92, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, January 15, 2010 in Silvis, Illinois. She was born on December 3, 1917 in Palmyra, Missouri, the daughter of James & Nan (Kenney) Whiston. She married Edward J. “Jack” Maloney on July 1, 1943 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1985. Catherine was a graduate of the Gem City Business College. Catherine worked for many years with her husband in their business, the Maloney Sales Company
Catherine was a long time member of the Church of St. Peter. She was a member of the Secular Franciscans, the former St. Mary’s Hospital Guild, the Quincy Women’s City Club & the Quincy Duplicate Bridge League. She was a Girl Scout ‘Brownie’ Leader.
Survivors include:
TWO CHILDREN: Mary Kathryn Clark, of St. Louis, MO; Nan Blackwood and her husband Alan of Rock Island, IL.
FIVE GRANDCHILDREN: Matthew Clark and his wife Kym; Carolyn Brown and her husband James; Kathryn Clark; Brian Blackwood and his wife Megan; and Allison Thompson and her husband Nick.
FOUR GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Dylan & Jacob Clark; Hannah & Stella Blackwood.
TWO BROTHERS: Alfred Whiston and Robert Whiston.
TWO SISTERS: Virginia Buckman; & Mary Whiston
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives survive.
In addition to her husband, Catherine was also preceded in death by her parents, SIX brothers, and THREE sisters.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter by Rev. John Burnette. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. and a Secular Franciscan service at 5:30. Memorials are suggested to the Church of St. Peter or to the American Cancer Society.
Dear Mary & Nan,
Please accept my sympathy. I have many fun memories of Katie and our trips looking for wedding clothes. Am in Mexico for a month, so unable to be at Katie’s funeral, but have her in my prayers.
Jane Nolan
Dear Mary and Nan, What a delightful woman your Mother was! I will always remember her leading the Brownies with my Mom and telling Vivian that “yes, Mary Kay and Janet could carry the flag; it doesn’t always have to be the rest of the girls.” I did see your Mother a couple years ago at her home in Quincy and she was reveling in the fun of your daugher’s wedding, Mary. She was a joyful person with a smile on her face for everyone. Our deepest sympathies to you both and your families. God’s many blessings with prayers and love, Dave & Jan Monk
Dear Nan —
Please accept my deep sympathy upon hearing of your mother’s passing. From her picture, I can tell she retained her beauty all these years even if it is not a very recent picture.
I had forgotten that she was a brownie leader, but then I hadn’t thought about brownies for a long, long time. I have, however, often thought about all our escapades over at your house, on your back porch, steps and yard, and Katie was always a nice and fun, though watchful, presence.I try to emulate her though I fear I seem like an old curmudgeon to Flo, my 12 year old daughter. (I see Brian and Allison are all grown and married.)
Please give my regards to Mary Kay and Alan. I wish I could be in Quincy to attend the service but will have to wait to see you at our reunion.
Until then, wishing you the best,
Susan
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. We send our love.
Sorry to hear of your mother’s death. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will not be able to attend the funeral as I broke my collar bone last Thursday while on a business trip to D.C.
Aunt Catherine was a wonderful lady and as you know will be missed by many. I will always remember Uncle Jack’s laugh and Aunt Catherine’s beauty-both physical and spiritual.
God Bless you all!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Mary and Nan, I have so many great memories of Katie and Jack as a child and as an adult. Jack was gone too soon, but he had a laugh that I’ll never forget. Katie was a real sweetheart, and my Mom, Lucy, really loved her, and how could we not love her too? Great, beautiful lady, and I know you will miss her. It’s very difficult to lose one’s Mom, and my heart goes out to you at this very sad time. What a long and glorious life! With love, Mary
To the Family of Catherine M Maloney,
We feel sorely for your loss. May you find special memories to fill the gaps and make the loss easier to bear.
Love,
Karen and Ken Meyer
Dear Mary Kay and Nan,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Remember all the good times, it is love not time that heals all wounds. I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol
Katie was one of my best friends while my husband & I lived in Quincy, from 1975 to 1991, We went to St.Peter’s, played duplicate bridge together,and went to Israel together! I hope she didn’t suffer too much. Jane Nolan sent me the message and told me how to find her obituary. she will be in my prayers. Hope all is well with you all. Jean Killelea