Joan M. Maher, nee Devine, age 76, died suddenly in her home on February 9, 2004. Survivors include beloved husband Martin J. retired C.P.D.; Loving mother of Martin Jr., Michael (Nancy) and Mary Beth (Tony) Ahlfeld; awesome “grandma nana” of Lisa Ann, Julie Marie, Kelly Lynn and Anthony Ahlfeld; cherished sister of Mary Jo (John) Ott and the late Julie Ann (the late Edward) Connelly; dear aunt of Edward (Joann) and Mary Jill Connelly, Julie (Ken) Pedersen, Jori (Phillip) Greybill and Steven Ott; great-aunt to Owen and Savannah Greybill. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday; family and friends are asked to meet at St. Gregory Church, 1634 W. Gregory, Chicago for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. For info: 847-685-1002.
