Max Peter Lofstrom Mallory, 22, Evanston, IL, passed away May 20, 2016 at the University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, where he was undergoing advanced treatment for testicular cancer.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208, Rooms 132 and 133
Max was the son of Chuck Mallory, formerly of Madison, MO, and Joyce Lofstrom, formerly of Kansas City, MO. He was born in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in Prairie Village, KS; Denver, CO; and Park Ridge, IL. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in May 2015, and worked at Mobile Mesh Video Games in Whitewater. Max had been fighting testicular cancer since October 2015.
He was preceded in death by three grandparents: Duane Mallory, Madison, MO; Albert and Dorothy Lofstrom, Kansas City, MO. He is survived by his parents, Chuck Mallory, Evanston, IL, and Joyce Lofstrom, Des Plaines IL; brother, John-Mark Mallory, and stepbrother, Will Thompson, Des Plaines, IL; stepfathers Jim Peine, Evanston, IL; and William Thompson Sr., Des Plaines, IL; grandmother, Elsie Mallory, Madison, MO; uncles Gary (Sharon Valasek) Lofstrom, Kansas City, MO; Tom (Starla) Mallory, Ashland, MO; Bob (Vickie) Mallory, Moberly, MO; aunts Judy (Billy) Harmon, Madison, MO, and Jackie (Phil) Shumard, Warrensburg, MO. He also leaves behind numerous friends and cousins.
Max was the first member of the first young-adult cancer support group in the Chicagoland area, Cancer Wellness Center Young Adult Group. The family asks for donations to this group in his name in lieu of flowers or other gifts, as the group helped him tremendously. Max was at the most recent meeting earlier this month. Please make donations of any amount to this group in his name. Mail donations to Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook IL 60052, or donate online at https://www.cancerwellness.org/donate/, in the name of Max Mallory.
Joyce Lofstrom says
Love you always, Max!!
Mom
Freja Hagemann says
Max,
I will always remember you for your kindness and drive to succeed. You were a true friend and inspired me and so many others.
Sending love to you and and everyone else grieving your loss.
Vickie & Bob Mallory says
We will miss you Max. May you rest in peace.
Ben Garrett says
Devastated to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there’s anything I can do, please let me know. I was pleased to be able to donate to the Cancer Wellness Center. Sincerely, Ben
Chuck Mallory says
My beautiful son, I will always love you and miss you. Thank you for the kindness and goodness you spread while with us. It will not end.
Katherine Stull says
Max, you were an incredible person who helped me transition into my first years at the university and into the gaming program. I’ll never forget how much fun we had and will be forever grateful to have known you. My sincere condolences to the family, you will be missed by many.
Brian Jensen says
Max I’m so glad that I got to meet you. May you rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless.
Marissa says
My prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Our loving God has promised to do away with sickness, suffering, and death here on the earth in the near future. (Psalms 37:9-11; Isaiah 33:24; John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 21:3-5) God understands what you are feeling and promises to be “close to the brokenhearted” and “saves those crushed in spirit”. (Psalms 34:18) Please know that your family will be in my prayers!
Marilyn Annucci says
Max, You left us far too soon. You were such a light–funny, kind, thoughtful, and smart. I was always so happy to see you in my classes (three of them!), and I so appreciated your writing and your insightful contributions to discussion. Your easy manner and kindness put us all at ease. My deep condolences to your family and friends.
Mary Offerman says
Dear Joyce and family, may others find support and love like Max did from you, the people who loved him, and the Cancer Wellness Center young adult group of which Max was a part. Max’s 22 years were not enough in this life, but we hope the light of Max lives on through the ways he has impacted many the many lives around him. Thank you for the opportunity to donate in Max’s name. Sincerely, Mary Offerman and Kelly Schaefer
Jerry, Eileen and girls says
Max, you were a much loved young man and you made your family very proud.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those you left behind.
Rest in peace.
Eileen, Jerry and our girls
Richard Van Arsdale says
Dear Family,
I am 25 years old and met Max at the young adult group. of all the “rare” cancers, we were the only two with testicular! Max’s attitude in the midst of uncertainty was contagious. We clicked right away. He encouraged me a lot and spoke about his family often. I can identify with your grief, My Dad just passed away in October from Leukemia. The only peace I found was on my knees with the Lord. I pray and hope you find the same peace.
God Bless.
Meghan Ryzy says
Max,
I don’t even have the words for this kind of loss. All I know is that the world won’t be the same without you. You were one of a kind and I consider myself very lucky to have known you and been able to grow through high school with you.
Meghan
Janet kifarkis says
RIP Max. He brought such joy and optimism to our sessions. He always had a smile on his face no matter what. I will miss his smile so much. Our sessions will not be the same. My condolences to each and every family member. This terrible disease effects the ones left behind the most. May he forever be at peace. ?
Thomas says
Max, I think about you everyday, we miss you and love you. May you rest in peace.
Tomislav Ostojich says
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, little flower of Jesus, intercede for Max Mallory. Grant grace to his soul. And pick a flower from your heavenly garden and send it on the way to Chuck, Joyce, and John-Mark.