Mr. Rodney “Rod” W. Malmrose, Galesburg Chapel
57, 1067 Olive St. Galesburg died at 1:10 PM Monday March 24, 2008 in Galesburg Terrace.
He was born January 15, 1951 in Galesburg the son of Howard B. and Elaine W. Heiser Malmrose.
He is survived by two brothers Dave (Jody) Malmrose of San Tee CA and Mike (Sharon) Malmrose of Galesburg; two sisters Roxie Goodwin of Galesburg and Patty Trifone of Terre Haute, IN; an Aunt Pat (John) Jacobs of Dallas City, IL and several nieces and nephews.
He served in the US Army for 2 years during Vietnam War.
He worked as a machine operator for Smurfit-Stone for 20 years. He also worked for Northrup Construction in Carthage IL and Pat’s Tap in Dallas City, IL. He has lived in Galesburg his entire life. He was baptized in the Catholic Faith.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 AM Friday in East Linwood Cemetery with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285. The Rev. Rick Shriber will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
I worked with Rod years ago at Pat’s Tap. He made work more fun. He also spent a lot of time at my house visiting with my parents, Andy and Jean Olson.
I have many fond memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roxie, so sorry for your loss, and thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Roxie,we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Uncle Rod,
I miss you so much. I wish you weren’t taken so early in life. You were a good man, fair and honest. Thank you for making an impression on my life that I will never forget. I wish I could have said goodbye, but I know you can hear me now. I wish I didnt live so far away, or else I would be right there with the rest of the family saying goodbye to you. I am hoping that this brings some kind of closure for me, because I dont get to do that at your funeral. I hope you RIP. This isn’t a “Goodbye” this is a “See you later” kind of thing. I will see you again…wherever you go after you pass on. I love you, I miss you so much, and I hope you are at pease with yourself. Tell grandma and grandpa hi for me….and just look down on all of us every once and awhile, it would be most welcome.
Love your niece,
Laine
Dave, Roxanne, Patty & Mike,
So sorry to read about the passing of Rod. Seems like only yesterday that I baby sat you kids so your Mom could go Christmas shopping. You were all darling kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Much Love.
Roxie – We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Lives may pass but memories are forever. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike
You are a great guy! Your family is very lucky to have someone like you. Remember all the good times. I am really sorry for your loss. I love you!
Your adopted daughter
Jenn!
Roxie – I’m so sorry to hear of Rod’s passing. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
With Much Fondness,
Jen and Family