MALEK, Edward F. (1914-2005)

MALEK, HOYDAR, MCCORMICK, MCGUIRE, KENNEDY, PYLE, NEU, SAVER, WAGNER, MAY, SIVER

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/11/2016 at 12:13:00

Edward F. Malek, 1914-2005

November 9, 2005

Edward F. Malek, 91, of Garner, died on Sunday, October 30, 2005, after a short illness, surrounded by his family at his son's home in Gretna, Nebraska.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Fr. Michael Schueller officiating. Lector was Donna Young. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied the church choir. Ushers were Robert Kral and Lawrence Engstler.

Honorary bearers were Bill Malek, Marv Lackore and Ernie Malek. Casket bearers were Dr. Joseph McGuire, Tim McGuire, Bruce Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy and Bob Malek. Burial was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Duncan. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Edward Frank Malek, was born on April 30, 1914, to Adolph and Caroline (Hoydar) Malek on the home farm northwest of Garner. He graduated from the Hayfield High School as valedictorian of his class of 1932. He attended the Britt Junior College and graduated in 1934. He began teaching at Garfield #5, where he taught for five years before he married Eileen McCormick at the St. Boniface Catholic Church on August 23, 1938.

Ed farmed until 1980 when they moved into Garner. Ed was an accomplished musician and sang with the St. Wenceslaus choir for 42 years. Music was in his heart. Ed and his brother, Syl, formed Malek's Accordion Band in the 1930's. They played many wedding and anniversary dances until the 1960s. Then Ed and Marv Lackore started the L & M Band with Nancy (Lackore) Kaduce, Joe Buzicky and Tom Malek. They played until the 1980's.

Ed was a member of the Lions Club for several years and a highlight of his life was a trip for the entire family to the International Lions Convention in New York City in 1965. He played organ in the Iowa Room at the Hotel Continental. He enjoyed making tapes and sharing these with friends and relatives around the world.

Ed was a former member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and a present member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. He also belonged to the Catholic Workman Lodge for 76 years. Ed was elected Hancock County Democratic Supervisor in 1960 and served in that position for 14 years.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Eileen (currently residing with her son, Tom); three children, Carolyn (Dr. Joseph) McGuire of State Center, Tom (Marilyn) Malek of Gretna, Nebraska and Catherine (Bruce) Kennedy of Harbor, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Tim McGuire, Molly McGuire and Moira Pyle, Tiffani Malek and Alissa Neu, Shannon (Jody) Saver, Megan Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy and Michael Kennedy; seven great-grandchildren, Maggie McGuire, Macey McGuire and Devon Pyle, Taylor Wagner and Noah May, Natalie Siver and Jacklyn Saver.

Survivors also include a sister-in-law, Helen Malek of Garner; and a brother-in-law, Robert (Bev) McCormick of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Syl Malek.

©The Garner Leader & Signal 2005