John Maher

My wife, Rita, and I are deeply saddened by Johnny's passing. He was modest and self effacing and always complimentary to others. He was a cohesive force in keeping St. Mel Alumni in contact and up to date.

He found me after I had no contact with everyone for fifty years. For this I am most appreciative. We had recently retired to the Elizabeth area in Northwest Illinois. Shortly after we moved in, he surprised us by showing up at the front door, urging me to renew school...