Patricia Maurer

  Patricia B. Maurer, 80, of Morton, formerly of Hopedale, passed away at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. She was born January 9, 1939 in St. Francisville, IL to Ernest and Phebe Macy Buchanan. She married Dr. Albert Maurer on June 20, 1959 in St. Francisville, IL and he survives. Also surviving are five children, Ralph (Lori) Maurer of Bloomington, Dr. Ted (Heidi) Maurer of Morton, Mary Beth (Brian) Pederson of Morton, Bruce (Cindy) Maurer of Bryant, AR and Heidi (Dave) Rottier of Washington; 11 grandchildren, Dr. Leah (Nate) Dobbins, Carrie (Chris) Gray, Dr. Paige Maurer, Ben Maurer, Heidi Pederson, Katie Maurer, Kara Maurer, Connor Maurer, Callie Maurer, Carson Maurer, Elin Rottier; five great grandchildren, Sawyer, Avery and Tessa Dobbins, Eloise and Archer Gray; four brothers, Vernon (Bonnie) Buchanan, Ed (Linda) Buchanan, Tim (Mary) Buchanan, Philip (Joanna) Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ralph and Jerry Buchanan; one infant brother, Ted Buchanan; one sister, Phebe Brown; one grandson, Carter Maurer; and one great grandchild, Tripp Dobbins. Pat attended Bloomington Christian Fellowship and was a Bible Study Fellowship leader for many years. She donated to numerous charities including many service dog organizations. She was her family's biggest supporter and cheerleader, complete with cowbell. She was widely known for her homemade bread and cookies and fed her family well from her bountiful garden. Pat was an avid reader and a multi-talented musician, playing the piano, organ/pipe organ, and the accordion. Her funeral will be at 10:00 am Friday, October 18, 2019 at Living Hope Community Church in Hopedale. A visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Thursday also at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Hopedale. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Hopedale is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Paws Giving Independence, Samaritan's Purse, or Peoria Rescue Ministries.

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