John H. Maguire

1945 - 2018

QUINCY -- John H. Maguire, 73, of Quincy, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Blessing Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Quincy, a son of Paul J. "Mickey" and Mary L. (Brink) Maguire. He married Rosalie "Rose" Peters on April 16, 1966, at St. Mary Catholic Church, and she survives.

John was a master carpenter and worked for Huck Fixture Co. for 33 years. Later he worked for the Illinois Veterans Home. John also served in the National Guard. He was deeply devoted to his Catholic faith and was a true Christian steward. He was a member of St. Boniface and also Blessed Sacrament Parish, where he volunteered countless hours from the time of his youth through his retirement years.

John's life centered around his faith and his family. He rose before the sun every morning and began his day at the kitchen table reading from the Bible and his cherished collection of prayer books. He prayed the Rosary daily and attended Mass multiple times every week. John was generous with his time and talents, always placing his family's needs before his own. His favorite times were spent with Rose, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his kids and grandkids. Due to his love and devotion for Rose, he also evolved into a Chicago Cubs fan.

In addition to his wife, John is also survived by four children, Brenda Cawthon (David) of Quincy, Brian Maguire (Michelle "Miki") of Glenview, Ill., Aaron Maguire (Jennifer) of Quincy and Amy Siebers (Bill) of Quincy; 12 grandchildren, Quinten Cawthon, Clayton Cawthon (Niki), Olivia Cawthon (fiancé Jose Padilla), Ian Cawthon, Samantha Maguire, John "Jack'" Maguire, Hannah Maguire, Kayla Maguire, Kolton Maguire, Luke Siebers, Meredith Siebers and Andrew Siebers; two great-grandchildren, Nolan Cawthon and Ava Cawthon; two sisters, Jane Dietrich (John) and Rosemary Hardy (Max); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: Quincy Notre Dame and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home

WEBSITE: dukerandhaugh.com

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