Full Donor ListThank you for signing Maureen's guestbook. Please make a donation to the LUNGevity Foundation. Our mother Maureen passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 from complications of lung cancer. This is a disease that she had battled bravely for over two years. However, most others are not as lucky as she was. Lung cancer is a disease that needs much more research in terms of early detection, treatments and cures. When compared with other forms of cancer, lung cancer research funding pales. This is often a disease people forget about because there are so few survivors to lobby for funds. Nonetheless, lung cancer is the most prolific cancer killer in the United States for both men and women. The 5-year survival rate for this form of cancer is only 15%, while breast cancer has an 85% 5-year survival rate. Thank you once again for your thoughts and prayers for our mother and our family.
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Corinne Wood
Sun, Oct 26, 2008
Our challenges make us stonger. Muareen fought a brave battle against cancer and is now at peace. My prayers are with you, Corinne Wood
Vicki Epstein
Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Jason -
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you and your family.
Vicki Epstein
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you and your family.
Vicki Epstein
Bill Leubscher & Family
Sat, Aug 16, 2008
I have known Maureen for over a decade and always looked forward to her feisty public appearances. She was a tireless fighter for Worth Township and a neighbor to all of us in Evergreen Park. Maureen will be missed greatly and the Leubscher family sends our condolences to Jack Murphy and family during this difficult time.
Carol Para
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Holman
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Jason, I am sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Gorman Family
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
I'm sorry to hear the loss of your wife and mother. The newspapers wrote an accurate portrayal of Maureen's life and her accomplishments, with the help of family and friends.
She always said, it's a shame that someone has to die before the newspapers have anything good to say about them but Maureen was all good and all heart her family and friends know this, which is why she will be so sorely missed.
She was always open to share her knowledge and experience, state her beliefs, and live out her faith.
I will miss our insightful conversations. Maureen served her constituents with honesty, integrity and dignified service while speaking for the taxpayers, demanding efficiency and accountability.
I will miss Maureen, my friend. She leaves this world a better place as a result of her passionate efforts, who always helped those who couldn't help themselves.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful wife and beautiful mother with all of us.
Liz, Gerry and the boys.
She always said, it's a shame that someone has to die before the newspapers have anything good to say about them but Maureen was all good and all heart her family and friends know this, which is why she will be so sorely missed.
She was always open to share her knowledge and experience, state her beliefs, and live out her faith.
I will miss our insightful conversations. Maureen served her constituents with honesty, integrity and dignified service while speaking for the taxpayers, demanding efficiency and accountability.
I will miss Maureen, my friend. She leaves this world a better place as a result of her passionate efforts, who always helped those who couldn't help themselves.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful wife and beautiful mother with all of us.
Liz, Gerry and the boys.
Brent Woods
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
I first met Maureen 24 years ago when she ran for Worth Township Clerk. I was only 13 years old at the time but, I remember being impressed by her.
My voter registration Oath was administered by Maureen 6 days before my 18th birthday.
All these years, Maureen mentored me while I was a member of the Worth Public School District Board of Education, constantly giving me advice that got me through the day.
I can think of very few people with the tenacity yet gentleness that Maureen possessed. No one could ever replace her in the Republican Party. They could only succeed her.
My voter registration Oath was administered by Maureen 6 days before my 18th birthday.
All these years, Maureen mentored me while I was a member of the Worth Public School District Board of Education, constantly giving me advice that got me through the day.
I can think of very few people with the tenacity yet gentleness that Maureen possessed. No one could ever replace her in the Republican Party. They could only succeed her.
Dawn Whitmore
Tue, Aug 12, 2008
Jolene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Love, Dawn and Mark
Johnna McNett
Tue, Aug 12, 2008
Sorry Jason for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Johnna and everyone in Waynesburg, PA
Johnna and everyone in Waynesburg, PA
Bob Cassidy
Tue, Aug 12, 2008
Jason
God Bless her! My prayers are with you and the entire family. Stay strong!
Cass
God Bless her! My prayers are with you and the entire family. Stay strong!
Cass
Eve Haupt & Family
Tue, Aug 12, 2008
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless!
Pat and Carney Barr
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Maureen was a great and loyal friend. The Republican Party will not be the same without her! We will miss her.
Ruth Donahue
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Maureen was a shining example of living your values. I will long have many fond memories of times shared with Maureen and Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and other loved ones feeling her loss.
JackHagan
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
I will always remember her as a fighter for her principles and causes.
Michael J. Gadzinski
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Maureen was a great person, full of life, passionate at everything she did and always full of energy and speaking her mind. She believed in the people, thats why the people believed in her. She gave the people hope and thats why the people trusted her and gave her the opportunity to better and make a difference in many lives.
She will be missed among many including myself. My deepest thoughts,prayers and condolences go out to the family and loved ones. May God Bless you all at this time of mourning, and may God stay with you and bring you peace everlasting.
With Sincere respect,
Michael J. Gadzinski-
Trustee, Village of Harwood Heights-Norwood Park GOP Committeeman.
She will be missed among many including myself. My deepest thoughts,prayers and condolences go out to the family and loved ones. May God Bless you all at this time of mourning, and may God stay with you and bring you peace everlasting.
With Sincere respect,
Michael J. Gadzinski-
Trustee, Village of Harwood Heights-Norwood Park GOP Committeeman.
Mike McClain
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Maureen took her oath to heart. She believed in public service, served well and was an advocate for many strong causes. I am sure the family hurts severely. My prayers go out to them. I pray soon they will celebrate her life and her wonderful humor. God Bless, Mike McClain
Laura Jacksack
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maureen blazed the trail for women, helping all of us who followed...all while doing a lot of great things for the people of Illinois. I am honored to have known her.
Michelle Rennecker - Twinsburg Office
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Blackwell
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Billie Jo Schmidtke
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family.
