1933
Beverly
2009
Beverly Mae Maher
May 11, 1933 — October 1, 2009
Beverly Mae Maher was born into this world to Swedish parents, Gunnar Johnson and Mabel Westlund Johnson in Moline on May 11, 1933 and went to be with our Lord on October 1, 2009.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery where her husband also rests. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Moline.
Beverly graduated from Rock Island High School in 1951. She married Robert H. Maher on January 19, 1957. He died September 23, 1989.
Making a nice home for her family was her major occupation but she also worked part time positions at Mead O Lane Dairy, K-Mart, AAA Chicago Motor Club and later running a day care from her home.
The church family at Faith Lutheran Church was important to her. She loved singing in the choir, being a member of Lydia Circle and serving as council secretary. Friends accumulated from various organizations including Red Hat Ladies, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Financial Secretary for Vasa Lodge #288, Clara Lodge #118 Independent Order of Vikings, and the Spouse Grief Support Group.
She was very proud of her Swedish heritage making the trip of a lifetime to meet many relatives there in 2003.
We will remember her love of life, her kind and gentle spirit, her sense of humor and unconditional love. She was the wind beneath our wings.
She is survived by
Daughter Karen (Kurt) Heinzel Moline
Son Keith (Cindi) Maher Rock Island
Grandsons Ryan Maher, Marc Maher and Karl Heinzel
Step Great grandson Gabe Keimig
Step grandchildren Matt and Mike Anderson
Sisters Nancy (Tom) Frances Milan
Lana (John Carroll) Roberts Milan
Brother Dennis Roberts Milan
Online condolences may be expressed to Beverly's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery where her husband also rests. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Moline.
Beverly graduated from Rock Island High School in 1951. She married Robert H. Maher on January 19, 1957. He died September 23, 1989.
Making a nice home for her family was her major occupation but she also worked part time positions at Mead O Lane Dairy, K-Mart, AAA Chicago Motor Club and later running a day care from her home.
The church family at Faith Lutheran Church was important to her. She loved singing in the choir, being a member of Lydia Circle and serving as council secretary. Friends accumulated from various organizations including Red Hat Ladies, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Financial Secretary for Vasa Lodge #288, Clara Lodge #118 Independent Order of Vikings, and the Spouse Grief Support Group.
She was very proud of her Swedish heritage making the trip of a lifetime to meet many relatives there in 2003.
We will remember her love of life, her kind and gentle spirit, her sense of humor and unconditional love. She was the wind beneath our wings.
She is survived by
Daughter Karen (Kurt) Heinzel Moline
Son Keith (Cindi) Maher Rock Island
Grandsons Ryan Maher, Marc Maher and Karl Heinzel
Step Great grandson Gabe Keimig
Step grandchildren Matt and Mike Anderson
Sisters Nancy (Tom) Frances Milan
Lana (John Carroll) Roberts Milan
Brother Dennis Roberts Milan
Online condolences may be expressed to Beverly's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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