Patrick "Pat" Darrell Mallow

Patrick “Pat” D. Mallow, 75, of Rockford, passed away on November 30, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1948, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Mabel Mallow. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Rockford College. He married Mary Lindroth on June 10, 1978, in Rockford, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pat worked as a process engineer for Chrysler for over 45 years.

Pat was a longtime former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a current member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He had a passion for gourmet cooking, camping, and fishing at Green Lake, Wisconsin, with his fishing buddy Dean Urlich. Pat was known for his sense of humor and his dedication to everyone he knew.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary; children, Nathan (Dalanea) Mallow and Derek Mallow; grandchildren, Axel and Phoenix Mallow, Elizabeth Holmquist-Miller, Justin Holmquist, and Heather Thomas; great grandchildren, Gabriel, Alexa, Waylon, Michael, and Emma; brothers, Jack (Patricia), Mike (Sue), and Jim (Peach) Mallow; best friend, Dean Urlich; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents and daughter, Jenifer Mallow.

A Funeral Service will be on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61107. A visitation will start prior to the service starting at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinsons Foundation, Parkinson.org. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.