Marlene Malec

August 23, 1947 ~
May 27, 2021

​Marlene Malec, age 73, of Grand Rapids, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Donald Ross; and brother, Arthur Ross. She will be dearly missed by her children, Thomas Malec, Anthony (Soma) Malec, Michael (Angela) Malec, Matthew (Debra) Malec, Mary (fiance, Chad Grinwis) Malec; grandchildren, Grace, Ethan, Kayla, Charlotte, Briella; siblings, Arlene (Dave) Allen, Donald (Linda) Ross, Jr., Jerry (Kathi) Ross, Sandy Opatic; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Marlene was a caring, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her children and grandchildren and loved being with them. She had a contagious laugh, was open, honest, and old fashioned in her treatment of others. Marlene had a good memory and provided a shoulder to lean on whenever the family needed it. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., June 1, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf (Kentwood) 4646 Kalamazoo Avenue SE with Rev. Troy Nevins presiding. Relatives and friends may meet the family prior to service from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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June 01, 2021 11:33am
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I will miss her beautiful smile with laughter behind it. She was very sweet and overcame a lot in her life. Loved that girl. We were coming to the funeral but went to Grandville. Sorry we missed it. Will call you. So many memories. Happy ones with you and Marlene. Love you both.

- Gord and Barb Kerkstra

May 29, 2021 11:24pm
So sorry to hear input Marlene’s passing. We send our condolences to the Malec and Ross families. We apologize for not being able to attend the funeral

- Carl and Sue Ross

May 29, 2021 11:19pm
So sorry to hear about Marlene’s passing. We send our condolences to the Malec and Ross families. We apologize for not being able to attend the funeral

- Marlene Malec

May 29, 2021 9:46am
Dear family, our deepest sympathy to you all. I always enjoyed visiting with your mom. Her laugh was contagious! She will be missed.

- Colleen Weibel

May 29, 2021 7:09am
I am so very sorry to read of Marlene's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I have many fond memories of time spent with her and your family during the many years we grew up together in the Galewood neighborhood and the many years following that. - Amanda Stressman

- Amanda Stressman

May 29, 2021 7:07am
I am so very sorry to read of Marlene's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I have many fond memories of time spent with her and your family during the many years we grew up together in the Galewood neighborhood and the many years following that.

- Amanda Stressman




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