Rosemary Malott

Rosemary Malott, age 75, of Crown Point, passed away October 17, 2018. Rosemary battled the effects of COPD for 20 years. She was a breast cancer survivor (13 years). She triumphed through medical complications; she was the epitome of a survivor. She passed away in her sleep at St. Anthony Village. Rosemary grew up--spent her early years--in Metropolis, Illinois. She loved her family from there, and talked fondly about that time of her life. Her parents moved often following the work of that era. Rosemary attended four different high schools, one of which was Crown Point, and in Crown Point, she met her future husband, Grover. Rosemary was loved by her sons’ friends and cousins. She had a way of making them feel welcomed and loved. She was like a second mom to many of her sons' friends and cousins. She also positively influenced youth in other ways in her capacity as a Times Newspaper Circulation Director, and as an Owner of Big League Baseball Card Supply, where many youth spent their weekends and summers, participating in the many gaming tournaments (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, MLB Showdown, Yo-yo’s, and more). The youth of Crown Point and other towns loved coming to Big League. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Birthdays were very special at Rosemary and Grover’s house. The dinner table would be beautifully decorated in the theme, even fancier than what you would see in a fine dining restaurant. Rosemary really knew how to set a table. She had class. Although Rosemary did not attend college, she was highly intelligent. Rosemary was a private person, but if your ever met her, you would remember her, and she would remember you. Rosemary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Grover Malott; parents, Lavern and Aline Kruger; brother, Jerry Kruger; nephew, Jimmy Malott; brother-in-law, Harvey “Jack” Malott; sister-in-law, Shirley; English Springer Spaniel, William. She is survived by sons, Tim (Debbie) Malott and Jeff Malott; daughter-in-law, Debbie Malott; grandchildren, Ben (Melanie) Malott, and Marissa Malott; granddaughter-in-law, Melanie Malott; nieces, Kim Greene and Mary Malott, nephews; Scott Kruger and Mike Malott; sister-in-law, Judy (late Jerry) Kruger; dear friend, Thelma Sturm. There will be no formal services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rosemary's family. Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, is entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Rosemary Malott

October 30, 1942 - October 17, 2018