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Michael E. Maag
June 25, 1949 - August 12, 2023
DAVENPORT, IA - Michael E. Maag, 74, a resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away at his home on Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family after an extended illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18, 2023, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Davenport where he was a member. Entombment will follow at Davenport Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf and from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church or the Congregation of the Humility of Mary.
Mike was born on June 25, 1949, in Davenport, the son of Joseph A. "Tony" and Clara (Musal) Maag Sr. and was a 1967 graduate of Bettendorf High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Viet Nam Conflict. When his brother, Joe was killed in Viet Nam, Mike escorted his body home to Iowa.
On April 17, 1971, he was united in marriage to Linda G. McCandless at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf.
He was employed as a Lieutenant with the East Moline Correctional Center, retiring after over 20 years of service. In earlier years, he was a police officer in LeClaire, Iowa where he also served as Chief of Police.
Mike graduated from the Iowa Police Academy and from the Illinois Department of Corrections Academy.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling with the Saturday Night Misfits for 20 years and was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Linda; his daughters: Kelly (Dustin) Hull of Muir, Pennsylvania, and Jamie (Christopher Wyjack) Baker of Davenport; his grandchildren: Haley (Hunter) Pauley, Hanah (Xavier Scritchfield) Fuessel, Brooke (Drake Williamson) Baker and Rylan Baker; his great-grandson, Leo Michael Scritchfield; and his brothers: Kenneth (Alice) Maag of Rantoul, Illinois, and Jay Maag of Bettendorf.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Pfc. Joseph A. Maag Jr., his sister, Sandra Trulock; and his parents, Tony and Clara Maag.
Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing Mike's obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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Mike Thompson
August 17, 2023
My sympathies to Mike's family. I had the pleasure of working with Mike ( Interagency Police work) when he was the Chief in LeClaire. I always enjoyed working with him and considered him a friend. Rest in Peace Mike.
Marilu Wink
August 16, 2023
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was always a funny guy when Ted and I visited with him. I know how difficult this time is for you all and know that I understand your loss. Praying for comfort for you all.
kathy moore
August 15, 2023
Dear Jay & family, sorry to hear of your brother's passing and our prayers of comfort and peace for the family . Yes I remember him as one of Le Claire's finest. The best at handing out tickets . The Bible tells us that God has gone to prepare a place for us , that we will have eternal rest for the soul. Once again our condolences.
Forever your friend Kathy & Jack Moore
Craig and Elaine Rose
August 15, 2023
Linda and family, So sorry for your loss. Mike was an old friend and a good guy.
Jeannie Calkins Reyes
August 15, 2023
Jay & Families, truly sorry for Your loss of Your Brother.
Ann Lee
August 15, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss Linda. You are in my prayers
RoxAnne Smith
August 14, 2023
To Linda Jamie Kelly and grandkids so sorry for your loss. RoxAnne and Bill Smith
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