Obituaries

Harold E. Malott

October 9th, 1931 – May 14th, 2019

Harold Edgar Malott, age 87 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:35 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Bernadotte Township, Fulton County, IL, the son of Hiram and Bertha (Hendee) Malott. Harold married Donna Wys on October 27, 1950 in Lewistown, IL. She preceded him in death on October 7, 1983. He then married Geraldine Piotrowski on December 22, 1984 in Pinckneyville, IL. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2015.

Harold was also preceded in death by two brothers, an infant and Hiram Malott, and two sisters, Ruby Gobel and Margie Wilson.

Surviving are two daughters, Teresa (and Scott) Burget and Beverly (and Gary) Taylor, both of Rushville, IL, his special friend Dorla Hayes of Astoria, IL, three grandchildren; Brandy Burget, Nathan Burget, and Miranda Taylor, one great-granddaughter Addalynn Burget, one step-son Stephen Piotrowski of Tamaroa, IL, three step-daughters; Julia (and Raymond) Bathon of Pinckneyville, IL, Deborah (and Steven) Kellerman of Tamaroa, IL, Donna Piotrowski of Tamaroa, IL, eight step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Clyde (and Sharon) Malott and John (and Millie) Malott, both of Lewistown, IL and one sister Doris (and Jim) Case of Peoria, IL.

Harold was an Army veteran, serving from 1952 to 1954 with a rank of Corporal.

He was a lifelong farmer.

He worked mine construction at the Peabody Coal Mine in Rushville, IL. He was a welder at AMAX Coal Company's Sun Spot Mine in Vermont, IL. He also worked for the Leighy Mine in Willisville, IL and Wabash Mine in Mt. Carmel, IL. Harold retired from mining in 1992.

Harold was a member of the UMWA, the UAW and the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post #26 of Vermont, IL.

Harold loved to play cards and visit the casinos and gambling boats. He also enjoyed tinkering with his tractors.

Services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Jeremy Westlake will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16th from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Astoria South Fulton Senior Center or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

Condolences

May 14th, 2019

Our sympathy to Bev and Teresa & their families. I know u loved your daddy. Steven & Joyce Angel

May 15th, 2019

Deepest sympathy to all.

Julia Bathon and families.

May 15th, 2019

so sorry to hear this news, Harold was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Diane & Gary Westlake

May 15th, 2019

I’m so sorry for your loss I just now heard I know how you loved him so much. He will be greatly missed love you Your friend Dee Dee

May 15th, 2019

He loved his family and his friends. Thinking of you at this sad time. My deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Sally

May 15th, 2019

My deepest sympathy to all the Family . All his Family and Friends are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 Kristy King

May 15th, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Harolds'passing.Prayers for his family.Launi Klitz

May 15th, 2019

So sorry Teresa to hear of your Daddy's passing.Sending Prayers LuAnn & Charlie Bollinger

May 15th, 2019

So sorry Beverly and Gary for your family's loss many Prayers for your family

May 15th, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tammy and Michael

May 15th, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all I this difficult time. Uncle Harold will be deeply missed. Love you all. Kenna & Melvin Swearingen

May 15th, 2019

Bev & Teresa and families, so sorry for your loss

May 15th, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant will you peace at this painful time, May the peace of the Lord be with you.

May 15th, 2019

He was a good man! I remember going to Uncle Harold's house with Rusty (my dad)to talk to him at his house. He always welcomed us and drank a beer with Rusty and myself (when I was legal drinking age). I have no doubt he is in glory right now with his loved ones that have already passed on. Praying for peace and comfort for Bev and Teresa. God bless!

May 15th, 2019

Teresa, Bev and families, please know our thoughts are with you. Take comfort in knowing your parents are together again! The Family of Helen (Schisler) Wise.

May 16th, 2019

Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of someone so dear. Ora and Mary Welch

May 17th, 2019

So sorry to hear this sad news my condolences to the entire family and friends of this wonderful man

May 17th, 2019

So sorry hear of this sad news my condolences to the entire family such a wonderful man Vicki and Zachary rigdo

May 20th, 2019

I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Had I known, I would have been at his services. He was a good man. I know he will be missed. Hugs to you!