Wanda C. (Cowger) Malone

Wanda C. Malone, age 80, of River Forest, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born on February 22,1945, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Winfield and Bernice (née Blauer) Cowger.

Wanda was raised in North Platte, Nebraska, where she graduated from high school and became an active member of the Rebekahs, who sponsored her time in Washington, D.C. Upon returning to North Platte, she remained a devoted member of the community. Together with her late husband, Ronald Malone, she managed Buffalo Bill Manor, a retirement residence in North Platte, for ten years. She later owned and operated Heaven to Seven, a children’s clothing and furniture boutique.

In 1987, Wanda relocated to Saint Peters, Missouri, and subsequently to O’Fallon, Missouri, where she resided for the next twenty years and was employed as a manager at Macy’s.

Following her retirement, she relocated first to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then River Forest, Illinois, in order to be close to her family.

Wanda took great joy in baking for her loved ones and was an avid reader throughout her life. Her kindness, and generosity were known to all and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ronald Malone; infant daughter, Amy Malone; parents, Winfield and Bernice Cowger; and brother, Winfield Jay "Bill" Cowger.

She is survived by her son, Mark (wife Sarah) Malone, and her grandson, Severin Malone.

Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America in honor of Wanda.

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