Obituaries

April 26, 1917 to March 13, 2012

WINAMAC - Iris R. Malchow, 94, of Winamac, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. 

She was born April 26, 1917, in Idaville, to the late Clarence and Theresa Eaglehoff Carnahan. She married Carl William Malchow on Feb. 16, 1938, in Buffalo. He passed away April 17, 1997. 

Survivors include: 
Jenean (Phillip) Keyton, Greentown, Daughter 
Bill (Dorothy) Malchow, Star City, Son 
Richard (Barbara) Miller, Mexico, IN, Grandson 
Frank (Meg) Keyton, London, KY, Grandson 
Jeff (Becky) Keyton, Kokomo, Grandson 
Rob (Wendy) Malchow, Rochester, Grandson 
Mike (Stepanie) Malchow, Star City, Grandson 
Doug (Lisa) Malchow, Winamac, Grandson 
13 Great Grandchildren 
1 Step Great Great Grandchild 
Ione Hubbard, Monticello, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Norma Zoe Coble, Sister 
Issac Carnahan, Brother 
Arthur Carnahan, Brother

Mrs. Malchow was a former production worker at Bryan Manufacturing, Monticello, and Eaton Controls, Winamac. She also had been employed as a clerk at the Winamac Branch of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

She was a longtime member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. She was also a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #96, Winamac. She had been a very active member of the Pulaski County Republican Party and had served as the Indian Creek Precinct Committee Woman for many years. She was always present at her grandchildren's sporting and school events. She always looked forward to family gatherings. 

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The Order of Eastern Star #96 will conduct a service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (March 16), at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Kleymann officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society or the Pulaski Health Care Center.