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  • Visitation

    Monday, January 11, 2021

    from 9:00 to 11:00 am

    St. Michael Catholic Church, Staunton, IL.

  • Service

    Mass of Christian Burial

    Monday, January 11, 2021

    11:00 am

    St. Michael Catholic Church, Staunton, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Maureen Harms, 84, of Alhambra, IL, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center, Greenville, IL, with her family by her side.

    She was born October 9, 1936 to Clarence and Bernice (Nee Plog) Knabel, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On May 26, 1956 she married Arhtur “Dean” Harms at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Maureen attended St. Michael Catholic Church, Staunton, IL.  She was a good Christian woman, a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a fun person and enjoyed gardening and travelling to Highland.  She treasured her time with her family.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bernice Knabel; her husband, Dean Harms; sister, Maxine Jeanette Knabel, at birth.

    Maureen is survived by her children, Perry Harms, Alhambra, IL, Mitzi (Bob) Plocher, Alhambra, IL, Laurie (Mark) Shimer, Alhambra, IL, David (Chris) Harms, Plymouth, WI; grandchildren, Kim (Zack) Lewis, Amy (Mike) Garrett, Abbey (Kevin) McGinley, Wendi (Tyson) Zobrist, Kara (Phillip) Gall, Colten (Brianna) Shimer, Kate Harms, Josh Harms; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Oliver, Stella, Lucy, Gavin, Madelyn, Charlotte, Anna Maureen, Adilyn, Ryder; sister, Janelle (Roger) Reilson, Alhambra, IL.

    Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, St. Michael The Archangel Church or VITAS Hospice.

    Visitation: Monday, January 11, 2021, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, Staunton, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, January 11, 2021, at 11:00 am, at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, Staunton, IL.

    Clergy: Fr. George Radosevich, Pastor

    Interment: St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery, Grantfork, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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10 Condolences
 
  1. Kaye Plocher / January 7, 2021 at 9:28 am

    My deepest sympathies on your loss of Maureen. Such a kind, gentle woman. She is finally at peace and reunited with Dean🥰

  2. Connie Thiems / January 7, 2021 at 9:41 am

    Mitzi,Laurie and families, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom!! Thoughts and prayers for you and your families.

  3. Tammy Sellars / January 7, 2021 at 9:45 am

    I MISS MAUREEN I LIKE TO COME AND SAY HI TO HER. Rest in peace maureen

  4. Melissa Wagner / January 7, 2021 at 10:24 am

    So sorry for your loss Bob and Mitzi and family. You are all in our prayers.

  5. Larry and Charlotte Siverly / January 7, 2021 at 10:25 am

    Laurie, Mark and Mitzi. So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She always remembered me and would ask about my girls. She was so kind hearted. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.

  6. Kim and Jerry Reckmann / January 7, 2021 at 10:28 am

    So sorry for your loss. Maureen was such a sweet lady. Missed seeing her when I drove past her house. She will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  7. Gina Lewis King / January 7, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    Mitzi, Laurie, Perry, and David., I love you all and I will be praying for you and your families. I’m so sorry to hear about your precious mama. I love you all so very much! Love cousin, Gina

  8. Pat and John Hoffman / January 7, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Mitzi and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I pray for God’s comfort and peace for you and yours. You’re in our prayers! Love you, Patty and John

  9. Tim & Mary Van Fleet. / January 7, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    So sorry for your loss Perry, Mitzi, Laurie, and David. Your mother was always such a sweet lady and always a joy to see. She will be greatly missed.

  10. Jerry and Sally Mueller / January 7, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Many wonderful memories Our prayers are with you
    Jerry and Sally

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