Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....O'Malley, Margaret Ann (Bowler) July 21, 2024 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net September 21, 2024, 10:41 am Ionia Shopper's Guide-Saturday August 4, 2024 O'MALLEY Margaret Ann O'Malley passed away on July 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on August 17, 1934, in Grand Rapids,Michigan, to George Leo and Ellen (Mangham) Bowler. She was an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to her family. After a long and courageous battle, she was peacefully departed from this world. Margaret married the love of her life, Richard J.O'Malley, on August 7, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr.O'Malley opened his family medical practice in Ionia in 1962. They celebrated 57 years of a wonderful marriage prior to his passing on July 5, 2012. Margaret was the heart of her family, always bringing laughter and joy to those around her. Her strength and determination served as a source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know her. As a mother, she selflessly prioritized the needs of her children, offering unwavering love and support. Her passing leaves a profound voi in the hearts of those who loved her, and we can only aspire to embody even a fraction of the incredible person she was.Margarets legacy will endure through their family and friends. She will always be remembered with love and admiration. Besides her husband,R.J.O'Malley, she was predeceased by her siblings;Irene Townshend, Richard Bowler,Patricia Bowler, Frank Bowler, Edward Bowler,Eugene Bowler and Mary Bolger. She is survived by her sister, Rose Boruta; her children, Michael, Maureen(Robert) Sweeney, Colleen(Andrew)Martin, Timothy(Tasha)O'Malley, Sean (Ruth) O'Malley, and Cathleen (Matthew) Chojnacki; and by her grandchildren, Patrick and Molly Sweeney; Benjamin, Nicholas, and Matthew Martin; Keegan, Klaudia, and Maggie O"Malley; and Lauren Chojnacki. Her great-grandchildren include Jayce Martin, Milah, and Sawyer Martin. Rest in peace, Margaret Ann O'Malley. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten.We love you. The funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at S.S.Peter & Paul Church, Ionia, Michigan, with Father Thomas Brown officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens right after the funeral. Celebration of Life will then follow at "Just Like Home", 330 Fourth St., Ionia, Michigan. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Interim Health care of Grand Rapids, 1971 E. Beltline Avenue,N.E.#216,Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia.Online Condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com Additional Comments: Sunset Memorial Gardens Ionia,Michigan File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/o/omalley48262nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb