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Friday, March 22, 2019
Patricia Ann Maher
Age: 80
City: Ely
Funeral Date
3 p.m., Sunday, 3/24, Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Solon
Funeral Home
Brosh Chapel
Friday, March 22, 2019
Patricia Ann Maher
PATRICIA ANN MAHER
Ely
Patricia Ann Maher, 80, of Ely, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Celebration of Life services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street. Inurnment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Brosh Chapel.
Patricia was born June 2, 1938, in Sioux City, the daughter of Homer and Thelma (Jager) Schaper. Pat was united in marriage to David Maher in 1968. She worked for many years in the law enforcement industry. She enjoyed traveling, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending time with her family, especially the bond with her great-granddaughter, Lexi.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Randy Maher of Ely and Mike (Sue) Maher of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Amber (Dan) Raney and Angela Niesz; and great-granddaughter, Alexis Sue Raney.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David, close friend, Norvin Moss; and a daughter-in-law, Bridget Maher.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.

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