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Kathleen Maher Obituary
Kathleen H. Maher, 67, of Springfield, died at 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Concordia Village.
Kathleen was born December 31, 1949 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Edward F. and Mary Mitchell Heck. She married Dr. Chauncey Maher III on March 18, 1972 in Elizabeth, NJ. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2016.
Kathleen attended St. Michael's grammar school and graduated from Benedictine Academy in New Jersey. She obtained her bachelor's degree in History from Webster College, and her master's degree in Education as a reading specialist from Western Illinois University. She worked for the Lab School of Washington, Edmund Burke School in Washington D.C., Evers & Company in D.C., RE/MAX Professionals of Springfield, Springfield Ball Charter School, and Springfield High School. Kathleen raised four wonderful children. She abounded with energy. She loved dancing, singing, walking, laughing, music, movies, reading, traveling, good food, Chevy Chase Blvd., and the Jersey Shore. Kathleen excelled at throwing memorable parties and shopping. Her perseverance and grace fighting PSP inspired everyone who knew her, even those she had recently met.
She is survived by her daughter, Emily (Alex) Rabin of Springfield; sons, Chauncey (Erin) Maher, IV of Carlisle, PA and twins, Elliot Maher of Normal and Sean Maher of Edwardsville; grandchildren, Jacob, Reese, and Chauncey, V; siblings, Mary Lou (Greg) Farmer of Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ, Robert (Judy) Heck of Middletown, NJ, Suzanne (Gary) Roeben of Point Pleasant, NJ, and Edward (Connie) Heck of Brick, NJ; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.
A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date at the Jersey Shore.
Memorial contributions may be made to: CurePSP.org, 30 E. Padonia Rd. Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093.
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Reese Rabin
April 4, 2021
She was the best grandma I could have asked for I miss her so much and I still think about her every single day. She was a strong and sweet soul.She will forever be missed.
August 24, 2017
Dear Family of Kathleen and Chauncey,
I was reminiscing about my years at Webster College as my sister heads to St. Louis for her 50th reunion.
So I thought that I would see if I could find current info about my roommates Kathleen and Suzy. To my great sadness I read of your terrible loss. I remember wonderful times with your parents in the late 60's, their wedding, and a brief visit to the Chevy Chase home when the twins were just crawling around!
I will have a Mass offered for them at my parish St. Edward Church Palm Beach FL.
With love,
Geraldine McNamara
March 20, 2017
Erin, Chauncey and Chauncey, I am so sorry about your mom and g'ma. Too much loss is so short a time. You are all in my prayers. Lisa Buckles
March 19, 2017
So very sorry to hear of Kathleen's death - Mary Lou, I will arrange to have a Mass said for her at our San Ysidro Parish in Corrales, New Mexico 87048 - losing a sibling, as I have, my brother, Joe Moffitt, is very painful - thoughts and prayers go out to you, and all of your family - Margaret Elizabeth Moffitt Palumbo class of "60"
Theresa Greco
March 17, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Kathleen's passing. She was always a delight to talk with at school. I learned many things from her about teaching that I still use today. My love to the kids.
March 17, 2017
My condolences. May the fond memories you cherish and the peace of God comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
March 17, 2017
In the Bible there is hope 4 our love once,1peter.5:7 while you throw all your anxiety on him,because he cares for you.
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