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Joy Maurer Obituary


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MAURER, Joy Jean 59, of Urbana, died Wednes day, February 22, 2006 at 7:15 am in Es sex Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, on December 30, 1946, the daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Armer) Eichman. Joy was employed by Dr. Cindy Ahern as a licensed optician for over 15 years. Before this, she was a beautician. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Carl David Maurer; son, Randy (Nikki) Maurer of Springfield; daughter, Minda (Gary) Schomburg of Springboro; grandchildren, Tyler, Dustin, Sierra, Beau, Lexie, Matheu and Adam; brother, Milton (Mary O'Brien) Eichman; sisters-in-law, Judy (David) Woods and Patty (Roger) Clum. Joy was preceded in death by her father, Reuben J Eichman. Friends may call Sunday, February 26, 2006, at the JACKSON LYTLE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, N. Limestone St., from 5-8 pm. Services will be held on Monday, February 27, 2006, at 1:30. Burial will follow in Terre Haute Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2006.

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Kris Vaughn

February 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family at this time. From all the members of the Hamilton Dog Training Club.

Craig Shroades

February 26, 2006

Davy, Randy and Mindy,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family this day. May you find strength in knowing that Joy is at peace...she will be terribly missed. God Bless!



Craig & Kris

Larry Boswell

February 24, 2006

Our sincere condolences to Dave and the entire Maurer family. To have lost your mother and wife within days of each other has got to be extremely painful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Suzy Howard

February 24, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family. Joy will be greatly missed.

With sympathy,

Dick and Suzy Howard

DJ James

February 24, 2006

Dave...I am so sorry for your lost...I can only hope that you know that you can lean on all your friends at DDTC during this time of sorrow.

Sue and Diane Wallace

February 24, 2006

Our sympathy goes out to Dave and his family. Joy fought so bravely. I know she is at rest and won't suffer anymore. Our prayers go out to the Maurer family so they may find peace.

Ron Gearhart and family

February 24, 2006

I have wonderful memories of my cousin Joy. Our deepest condolences to the Mauer and Eichman families.

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