Margaret Elizabeth "Mick" Malzner

Margaret Elizabeth “Mick” Malzner, 96, of Russellville, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Summit Villa Memory Care in Holts Summit, Missouri.

She was born in Moniteau County, Missouri, on January 27, 1929, the daughter of Oscar A. and Elnora B. (Schoch) Malzner.

Her father passed away when she was only twelve, and as the oldest of four children, she learned very early to work hard and take responsibility.

She was a 1947 graduate of Cole R-1 School. Soon after she taught at Pleasant Hill School. She served as teacher for the school’s final term when it closed in 1950. 

Margaret began working for General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) in Jefferson City, later moving to their St. Louis office.  She worked for GMAC for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1994.  While she loved living in St. Louis, she always felt home was on the family farm near Russellville, where she returned after retiring and took care of her mother. 

Margaret was raised at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was baptized on February 17, 1929.  During her years in St. Louis, Margaret was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was treasurer for many years, and was the first woman to serve as church president.

In retirement, she was very active at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Ladies Auxiliary, including quilt-making and Health and School Kits missions. She also volunteered at Heisinger Bluffs.

She loved to travel, garden, and to spend time with her family, especially during the holidays. 

She is survived by ten nieces and nephews, Susan (Roger) Lock, Conyers, Georgia; Philip Jeter, Cape Coral, Florida; Rose Malzner, Jefferson City; Kent (Debbie) Malzner, Russellville; Kerry (Noboru) Yamazaki, Jefferson City; Curt (Danielle) Malzner, Russellville; Phyllis Ellison, St. Louis; Cara Malzner, Jefferson City; Deana (Steve) Ham, Lee’s Summit; and Laura Malzner, Jefferson City; and eleven great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy (Joe) Jeter; two brothers, Walter “Buck” (Helen) Malzner; and Elmer “Emmie” (Marilyn) Malzner; and a nephew, Jeff Jeter.

Visitation will be 9-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with the Pastor David Viles officiating.

Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Trintiy Lutheran Cemetery or to Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. trimblefunerals.com