Helen Starasta Mallory, 94, of Christopher, IL passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022.
She was born September 6, 1927, in Zeigler, Illinois, to Michael and Julia (Rapach) Starasta.
Mrs. Mallory was the 1945 Homecoming Queen of Christopher Community High School.
She had worked for the U.S. Treasury Department and was retired from the Christopher Public Library. She enjoyed reading, her state fair prize-winning crewel work, her flower garden and her rag doll collection.
She married Samuel Edgar “Red” Mallory on September 18, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1964.
She is survived by two daughters, Judith Mallory Carter of Christopher and Leah Joy (David G.) Stallman of Mulkeytown. She was the proud grandmother of Ryan Thomas (Amanda) Carter, Eric David (Bobbie) Stallman and Matthew Joseph (Stephanie) Stallman and great-grandmother of Catherine Joy Stallman and Ian Douglas Stallman.
Mrs. Mallory was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, sisters Margaret Michalcik, Elizabeth Rebeschini and brother George Starasta.
There will be no public service per her wishes. Interment will be in Smith Cemetery in Buckner, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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