PATRICIA MALONEY

Patricia C. (McGinnis) Maloney, age 76, formerly of Appleton, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in Madison. She was born October 22, 1936 to the late Frances and Lida (Smits) McGinnis in Appleton. She attended St. Marys grade school and was a graduate of Appleton High School. She worked for many years at the Outagamie Bank in Appleton. Pat LOVED the Green Bay Packers, playing cards and board games, and attending fellowship with her very special friends from the bank. Her grandchildren were the light in her eye and she cherished every moment spent with them, along with her very special great niece! Pat is survived by her sons: Bill, Appleton; Dan (Amy), Madison; and Joseph (Christine), Pagosa Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Christine (Jerome) Knaus, Oak Creek, WI; grandchildren: Kelsey; Jack; Charlie; Henry; and Mac; nephews and niece: John (Hong) Thurk and their son, Tianchi, Madison; Michael (Meredith) Thurk, Beloit; Mary Frances (special friend Brian Heintz) and her daughter Isabella Thurk, Little Chute; as well as her special companion, Murphy; and many close cousins, friends, and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Maloney; step-son, Kelly Maloney; and her sister and best friend, Kay Thurk. A visitation for Pat will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Menashas Westgor Funeral home. Visitation will continue Monday, July 1, 2013 at St. Mary Church, 312 S. State St., Appleton, from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M., Fr. Jim Leary OFM CAP officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial fund in Patricia's honor is being established by her family. The family would like to extend a thank you to St. Paul Hospice; care giver, Amy Peskie; Agrace Hospice in Madison and caregivers Sherry and Karen.