Mark O'Malley

Mark Francis O’Malley, 59, of Lansing died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in Decorah. A celebration of life was held Sunday, December 20 at Milty’s in Lansing.
Mark was born September 11, 1956 in Waukon to Dennis and Kathleen (Spinner) O’Malley. He graduated from Kee High School in 1974.
Mark was employed by O’Malley Insurance and then worked for Kerndt Brothers Insurance. He enjoyed gardening, canning tomatoes and tomato juice, watching sports and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a very loyal Vikings football fan and his infectious laugh will be remembered by all.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Adam Hook) O’Malley of Durham, NC; his life partner for over 20 years, Rebecca Conway of Lansing; five step-children, Bryce (Amanda) Conway of Riceville, Dustyn (Whitney) Conway of Des Moines, Danielle (Patrick) Egan of Waukon, Brookelyn (Brady) Kruger of Waukon and Blayke Conway (Miranda Wheeler) of Medford, OR; 11 step-grandchildren; seven siblings, Tim O’Malley of Lansing, Ann (John Maass) O’Malley of La Crescent, MN, Joan (Bob) Karis of Madison, WI, Kim (Al) Carlson of Madison, WI, Meg “Peggy” (Julie Reeves) O’Malley of Dallas, TX, Erin (Ron) Gaines of Cedar Falls and Jon (Julie) O’Malley of Broomfield, CO; and many nieces and nephews.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Kathleen O’Malley; his sister, Beth O’Malley; and one niece, Liberty Ann Maass.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is helping the family with arrangements.