Maher, Roseann (nee McHugh), age 69. Loving wife of Philip F. Maher; Cherished mother of Philip J. (Sandra) Maher, Kathleen (Emmet) Welch, Julie (Matthew) Costello, and Christina (Joseph) Perez; Special grandmother of Avery and Claire Maher and Ryan, Riley, and Colin Costello; Loving sister of John (Evilin) McHugh and Mary McHugh and sister-in-law of Sr. Jean Maher, O.S.B; Beloved aunt of four nephews. Preceded in death by her parents John and Kathleen McHugh. We will always remember her for her powerful love, overwhelming courage, and beautiful strength. Funeral service Thursday, June 7, at 9:30am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago, to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10:00am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9pm. In lieu of flowers donations to
, ww5.komen.org, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309, would be appreciated. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Roseann's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

Published in Chicago Sun-Times on June 3, 2012