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Margaret A. Mauer

1934 - 2025

Margaret A. Mauer obituary, 1934-2025, Washington, MO

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

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Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home

1206 Jefferson Street

Washington, Missouri

Margaret Mauer Obituary

Margaret A. "Peggy" Maurer, 90, Leslie, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Mrs. Maurer, daughter of the late John Baragiola and Margaret, nee O'Connor, was born Oct. 23, 1934, in St. Louis. She received her education from Notre Dame High School in St. Louis.

Peggy was known for her love of chocolate and ice cream, and of course News channel 4. Peggy enjoyed cooking for loved ones when they came to visit. She had an outfit for every occasion ? even being nicknamed "JCPeggy's". Her faith was unwavering, even in the face of challenges. Peggy had a love for her family that was indescribable. She took great joy in spending time with family and friends, while sharing memories and laughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Lee F. Maurer; two siblings, John Baragiola and William Baragiola; great-granddaughter, Palmer Maurer; two sisters-in-law, Bridget Baragiola, Kathleen Baragiola; and two brothers-in-law, Dan Anich and Gerry Armbruster.

Among her survivors are her children, Gene Maurer and wife Marla, Rolla, Lance Maurer and wife Pamela, Ballwin, and Pamela Schlueter, Leslie; two sisters, Nancy Anich, O'Fallon, Missouri, and Cecile"Taffy" Armbruster, Franklin, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kristopher Maurer and wife Mara, Kylie Chambers and husband Clayton, Cortney King and husband Cody, Kelci Miller and husband Tim, Taylor Maurer and fiance Moi Arriaga, and Nicole Hatala and husband Eric; great-grandchildren, Teigen Chambers, Conley King, Claire King, Cohen King, Ellie Miller, and Olivia Miller; loved ones and friends.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m., Friday, April 25, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, with a memorial Mass beginning at 11 a.m.

Interment will be private. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of choice.

Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.

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Published by The Missourian on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Ruth Ann (Dennert) Holdinghausen

April 26, 2025

I remember this family from way back . My mom and Peggys mom were friends. Sorry to hear of Peggy's passing.

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Visitation

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Our Lady of Lourdes Church

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25

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

MO

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Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home

1206 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 604, Washington, MO 63090

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