Obituaries : Jean \"Peggy\" Maher

Jean "Peggy" Maher

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Jean "Peggy" Maher, 73 of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Van Horne and Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Friday, February 25 2011, in her home following a long illness.

Peggy was born January 8th 1938 in Iowa City, the daughter of Edwin and Regina (Donahue) Maher from Van Horne, Iowa. Peggy graduated from Van Horne Consolidated High school in 1956. She worked at Coca Cola in Cedar Rapids from 1956-1996. After retirement she helped in the kitchen at Trinity Lutheran School for 5 years.

Peggy found joy in the simple things of life. She always had a smile on her face and loved to laugh, especially with her sister. It’s hard to think of one without thinking of the other. Around the house she was always whistling a happy tune. Her concern was always for others, and not herself.

Peg enjoyed taking vacations throughout the years, traveling all around the country with her family. She loved watching the Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball games. After moving to Las Vegas, one of her favorite activities was attending UNLV basketball games and cheering for the Running Rebels. She also delighted in Dave and Kathy’s two dogs, Zeke and Jackpot. They gave her much enjoyment and love.

Her family includes brother in law, Donald Bryant of Cedar Rapids, niece Kathy (KB) Sisco and Kathy’s husband David of Las Vegas, Nevada.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Lydelle Bryant, niece Mary and nephew Anthony Bryant.

A Funeral Mass will be held later this spring at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Visitation and Inurnment will also be held later this spring in Keystone.

Phillips Funeral Homes in Keystone is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com