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Maureen A. Kaimann, 84, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Wednesday, January, 25, 2023, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born June 13, 1938, to Thomas J. and Gertrude Geneva (nee Hawks) Murphy, in Flint, MI. She married the love of her life, Paul B. Kaimann on October 19, 1957, in Collinsville, IL.
Maureen’s family moved to Collinsville in the 40’s when she was just a little girl. She attended Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School and graduated from Collinsville High School. After she married Paul, the family lived in South Dakota while he was stationed there before moving back to Collinsville.
She was a talented seamstress and loved to sew. Maureen also taught herself how to crochet, embroider, and quilt. Through this skill she was able to create clothes for her children growing up, and she even made her own wedding dress. Maureen loved to cook and decorate cakes for special events and her children’s birthdays. She passed down all of her knowledge and skills to her children, including hunting for doves, rabbits, and quail.
Maureen loved being a grandmother and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an avid lover of animals, always having bunnies, cats, dogs, or chickens around. Maureen loved her family and those around her. She was friendly, outgoing, very caring and would help anyone in need. She was a treasured wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. and Gertrude Geneva Murphy; brother, Ian Murphy; brother-in-law, Donald Lyerla.
Maureen is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Paul B. Kaimann; children, Kurt Kaimann, Keith (Andrea) Kaimann, Kristy (Donald) Flemming, Bruce Kaimann; sister, Margaret Lyerla; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; grand-dog, Isabella; nieces, nephews, and many loving friends.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date.
Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.
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