Maureen L. Malz

Maureen L. Malz, age 77 of Faribault, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Allina Medical Center in Owatonna, MN following a brief illness.

Maureen Louise, the daughter of Carroll G. and Loretta M. (Doll) Buchan, was born on December 17, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN. She attended St. Cloud Tech High School and graduated with the class of 1966. Following high school, she attended St. Cloud State University.

On October 21, 1967 she was united in marriage to Ronald Malz in Waite Park, MN. They lived in different communities over the years and eventually settled in Faribault, MN in 1973. Maureen started working as a secretary at the Wilson Center and then moved to the Faribault Public School District (ISD 656) where she had a 32 year career.

As their family was growing up, Maureen was involved in a variety of activities, including acting as a PTO officer at McKinley Elementary school, serving as a Girl Scout leader for 25 years, and playing in the bell choir at First English Lutheran Church, where she was also a member. Additionally, Maureen and Ron were active members of the Govenaires Drum & Bugle Corps in St. Peter, MN and were responsible for starting and coaching colorguards and drill teams at a few high schools throughout central Minnesota. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 45 years.

Maureen was very proud to represent the Fraternal Order of Eagles as the First Lady during the 2019-2020 term. She was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary for 40 years and served as a local Past President, Past District President, Past State President, and Past North Central Regional President.

Maureen enjoyed spending time with her family, crafting, cooking, baking, and hosting gatherings and parties.

She is survived by her husband Ronald Malz of Faribault, MN; by her daughters: Tari (Chris) Allan of Palmetto, FL, Tami (Adam) Jaruszewski of Hong Kong, SAR China, Stacey Krauth of Faribault, MN, Tonya (Glen) Martin of Owatonna, MN, and Nicole (Tim) Wendland of Faribault, MN; by 12 grandchildren: Cody (Angel Vail) Krauth, Cole Krauth, Jaidyn (Connor) Steele, Jacob Krauth, Alexandra (Craig) Henderson, Samantha (Sage) Jaruszewski, Kaitlyn Allan, Jacqueline (Daniel) Shenning, Matthew Allan, Nathan Wendland, Daisy (Justin Chinn) Williamson, and Levi (Bree) Williamson; by 9 great grandchildren; by her siblings, Donald (Sharon) Buchan of Masaryktown, FL and Judy Davidson of Bradenton, FL; and by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll G. and Loretta M. Buchan, and by her brother, Carroll A. “Chuck” Buchan.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Faribault with Pastor Lisa Meshke officiating.

Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour prior to services. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.

The family prefers that memorials be directed to the Confidence Learning Center in Brainerd, MN in memory of Maureen.

For online tributes and complete obituary please visit www.ParkerKohlFH.com.