Lois Malcak
Lois Malcak (nee Pope) passed away on December 13, 2020. She was married to her beloved husband Anthony for 65 years. Loving mother of the late Scott (Laura) Malcak, Diane (James) Espinos, and Therese Streuli. Devoted grandmother of Michael (Nina) Espinos, Melanie Espinos, Allison Streuli, Christian Streuli, and Caroline Streuli. Cherished great-grandmother of Penelope Espinos, James Espinos, Juliet Espinos, and Ramesses Thomas.
Lois graduated from Trinity High School in River Forest, IL and received her bachelor’s in education from DePaul University. She received her Master’s in Education from Lewis University. She taught 7th grade science for 15 years. She really loved her family, especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had many activities and truly embraced life. She was active in sports as an avid tennis player, golfer, swimmer, and pickle ball player. Some of her fondest memories were all the fun time she spent with her many wonderful friends.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th St., La Grange for 10:00am Mass on Friday, December 18th. Group limit of 75 will be held at church. All guests must pre-register by Thursday, December 17th at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA9AB2CA6FECE9-lois. Unregistered guests will not be permitted into church. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and be seated. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Will always remember the good times we had playing Volley Ball at Schroder Park.
I first met Lois in 1979 at Graves Junior High. She was a great teacher and a lot of fun to work with. Over the years, we had many memorable events that she had a key role in- putting a real pig head on the hood of my car, organizing a squirt gun attack on me at a district party as I was performing, many pranks on classroom teachers throughout the years, etc. Lady Lois was a friend, a colleague, and a great person to know. Her husband of many years, Fast Tony, was a lucky guy, which I’m sure Lady Lois often reminded him of. We last saw Lady Lois about a year ago at a restaurant in the western suburbs. Totally unplanned we were at the same place at the same time, and we sat at tables next to each other. Needless to say we sat together and had a nice time reminiscing. I am so glad that we had that opportunity. God Bless You, Lady Lois.
Lois was my boys’ 7th grade science teacher, & I had the pleasure of knowing her when I worked as a Teacher’s Aide at Graves Junior High School in Summit. We had many fun times together, both inside & outside of school. I just recently messaged her to reminisce about Tony’s magician performance at a party at my house several years ago, not knowing she was ill. I’m so sorry to learn of her passing. My heart goes out to Tony & their girls.
We are so sorry Tony and Diane and Terry for the loss of your Lois, our dear friend. We remember well our many hours on the tennis courts, our group trip to Winbledon, England and especially our many pinochle games. Living close in IHP gave us many opportunities to drop in and share a cocktail plus. Mr and Mrs Santa Claus were always a hit with our children and grandchildren as well as Tony’s magic show. Thank the Lord we were blessed with our friend for many years.