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Marie Tallach

Marie Tallach Marie Tallach, age 100, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2017. She was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Chicago, Ill. to Czechoslovakian immigrant parents Jaroslav and Marie Matejka. Growing up playing integral roles in multiple family businesses, she was an astute businesswoman with an unmatched work ethic her entire life. She ran the family businesses in Berwyn, Ill., as well as those established in Hot Springs after her move to Arkansas in 1969. She was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Circle. She was preceded in death by loving husband of 65 years, Edward F. Tallach, and siblings Edna Hajek, Irene Stary and Jerry Matejka. She is survived by her son, Edward J. Tallach and wife Ellen of Hot Springs, and grandchildren Dr. Thomas Tallach and wife Gabriela of Stephenville, Tex., Timothy Tallach, J.D. and wife Diana of Smyrna, Ga., and Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl and husband Carl of Little Rock. She was greatly admired by her seven great grandchildren, Sophia Tallach, William Tallach, Carson Tallach Vogelpohl, Grant Tallach, Bennett Tallach, Julia Tallach and Jonathan Tallach Vogelpohl. Private family services were held in Hot Springs, with internment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery on Feb. 18. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

Published February 19, 2017

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