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Joseph Maher

Alton |

Joseph Paul Maher Jr., age 83, passed away at 8:40 am Saturday October 16, 2010 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born in Alton, IL on April 10, 1927, the son of Joseph Paul and Myrtle (Dwiggins) Maher Sr.

He married Alice Marie Noll on September 11, 1954 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. She survives.

He served his country in the Army and Merchant Marines from 1944 to 1948 and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton where he served as an usher. He was a member of the Alton Knights of Columbus; loved to play cards with his family and was a member of the Alton Eagles 254.

He worked for Amoco Refinery and retired in 1985 after 40 years of service and also served as an Alderman for the City of Alton for 25 years.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by five children and spouses; Linda & John Battuello of Bunker Hill, Michael J. Maher of Bethalto, Terry & Robin Maher of Sherman, TX, Cindy & Linda George of Tempe, AZ, and Chris & Tamara Maher of Anna, TX; grandchildren and spouses, John & Mary Battuello of Bunker Hill, Brian Battuello of Tempe, AZ, Patrick Battuello of Bunker Hill, Katie Maher of Bethalto, Luke, Adam and Madison Maher of Sherman, TX, Thomas & Rachel Maher of Tempe, AZ, Christopher, Ariel and Danielle Maher of Anna, TX; four siblings and spouses, Dave & Cleo Maher of Godfrey, Larry & Mareen Maher of Flora, IL, Mary Ann & Fred Hentricks of Alton, IL, and Mike & Peggy Maher of Godfrey, IL.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, June & Lyle Ganter.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4 to 9 pm Monday October 18, 2010 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Tuesday October 19, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Alton with military rites by Alton VFW Post 1308.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton.

Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


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Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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