Marcella Malnarick (Paluch) September 17, 1949 – December 27, 2024

Marcella (Marcie) Malnarick, a beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Milwaukee, WI after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and ultimately succumbing to a stroke. Born on September 17, 1949, in Chicago, IL, Marcie will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the deep connections she formed with those around her, especially children.

Marcie had a meticulous touch as a homemaker, taking pride in keeping her surroundings spotless—often with a humorous knack for swiping the cup from your hand to wash it before you finished your drink. A talented cook, her kitchen was the heart of her home, where she lovingly prepared meals for her family, including her famous homemade marinara and meatballs, and countless other signature recipes. Her creative spirit shone in her love for interior design, as she regularly transformed her home with fresh ideas, a fresh coat of paint, and in her skilled stained-glass artistry, which she shared with family, friends, and at craft fairs. Marcie was an avid gardener who took great pride in tending her home garden and contributing her time and expertise to her local church, as well as sharing this cherished passion with her sister Judy.

Family was the cornerstone of Marcie's life. She shared an especially profound bond with her identical mirror twin sister Marlene and held close relationships with her siblings Judy and Bob—along with their spouses Bill, Dennis, and Dee.Their gatherings were filled with laughter, spaghetti dinners (complete with occasionally burnt garlic bread), and fond memories that dated back to their teenage years. Marcie found particular joy in nurturing children.She doted on all her grandchildren—Luke, Anne, Cailey, and Jordyn—caring for them as babies and celebrating their milestones. In recent years, she delighted in spending time with her great-grandchild, Oliver. While living near cousins in Mt. Greenwood, Chicago, she formed a special bond with Carly, Mckenzie, Gabrielle, Sydney, and Fiona, cheering them on at sporting events and savoring her time babysitting them.

Preceding her in death were her parents Casimir & Josephine Paluch. She leaves behind a loving family, including her husband, Bernard L; her children, Bernard R (wife Laurie) and their daughters Cailey (husband Jacob Lemke & son Oliver) and Jordyn, Aaron (wife Britt) and their children Luke and Anne, and youngest son Cory; her siblings Bob Paluch (Dee), Marlene Waleszonia (William), and Judy Jordan (Dennis); Bernard’s brother & wife Charles & Cheryl Malnarick; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. As her brother Bob reflected, "Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity. Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow."

The family thanks the staff at the Froedtert Hospital and Horizon Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during Marcie’s final days.

A private service will be held in Marcie's memory. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Marcie's warmth, creativity, and love for family will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.