It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis J. Malloy, who departed this life on November 3rd , 2025 in Kirksville, Missouri. Fran was born on August 14, 1930 and lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and love for family and friends.

Francis grew up in Grinnell, Iowa, where he graduated from Grinnell High School in 1948.

In his younger years, Francis worked at a greenhouse in Grinnell, Iowa. In 1952 Fran joined the United States Marine Corps and served this Country until 1960. Fran served in the Korean War and was an Aviation Structural Mechanic. Fran received National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. He was with the First Airwing Helicopter Squadron – Tail number HMR-162. The squadron traveled to Japan on the carrier USS Bataan at the end of the Korean conflict. Fran received an Honorable Discharge as Sergeant in 1960. Fran married Nora Strand (Malloy) on May 23, 1959. After the military and his service to this Country he joined Donaldson Corporation as an engineer until his retirement. In 1969 the family was relocated to Kirksville, Missouri for the opening of the Donaldson Plant. Fran then went to work for Advanced Filtration in Champagne, Illinois. Not as if Fran ever really retired as he continued to work with his son at Precision Cycle for over 20 years and worked there until the age of 93. Fran was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Francis was born to John Joseph Malloy (Jack) and Anna Marie Birgen in Grinnell, Iowa. Fran’s parents and his wife Nora Malloy predeceased him. Fran was a devoted husband, parent, father-in-law, grandparent and great grandparent. Family was always at the center of his life, and he cherished every moment spent together. He enjoyed rc planes, spending time with family and Nascar. Fran also loved super kart racing and spent a great deal of time racing with his only son John, and they traveled all over the country racing.

Francis Malloy's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son, John Malloy, wife Lorrie, his sister Marilyn Joerger and husband Gene, his grandchildren, Autumn Malloy and husband Justin, Azure Baker and husband Jacob, Sterling Malloy, and his great granddaughter Lila Malloy. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. His kindness, generosity and dedication to his family will never be forgotten.

Pallbearers: Mark Lay, Steve King, PT Woods, Chris Kelly, Tommy Shafer, and Jorge Fallas. Honorary Pallbearers: John Bailey, Seth Shumaker, Mike Clapp and Dub England.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Travis Noe Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. and services following at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Parkview Memorial Gardens in Kirksville, Missouri following the service. Friends and family are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate the life of Francis Malloy.

Fran Malloy will be deeply missed, but his spirit will remain with us always.