Noreen Maher Obituary

Happy Heaven Birthday Nor Dor! We love you always!

Happy Heaven Birthday Nor Dor! I love you always :)

12 years later and Noreen's spirit still shines in the hearts of so many that were privileged to know her. Noreen was a classic beauty and dearly loved. May God's blessings continue to comfort you as her cherished memory lives on.Love, Diane Kauffman - Jennifer Kauffman Porter's mom

Dear Maher Family,
I just recently learned of Noreen's passing and I am so very sorry. She and I were roommates my last year at IBC. She was a year behind me. She was such a wonderful and caring individual. I can't believe I let myself lose touch with her and now I can't even tell her that. I can't get her passing out of my head and heart. It just seems so unfair that such a beautiful and kind person should be taken from us. Please know that I will always remember her and all the fond memories at IBC.
Love,
Karen (DeGroot) Griffin

Dear Maher Family,

I just learned of your loss today and I am so very sorry. I have such fond memories of dances and conferences and camping trips with Noreen who never let me feel left out even though I was the youngest. Noreen, or "Snore", like we called her, was a kind and beautiful woman, and although we had lost touch through the years, we would occasionally see each other and each time it was as if no time had passed.

I pray that you all feel the comforting, healing arms of the most merciful God around you, and find peace and rest in the knowledge that Noreen is dancing with Jesus.

God Bless.

Maher Family:
I recently learned of Noreen's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I met Noreen in college when she would come knocking on our door late at night asking us to keep it down. We formed a friendship that has lasted through the years and she will be greatly missed. She was a very kind, loving and generous person. The last time that I got to see Noreen was the end of February. She drove to my parents house in the middle of a terrible snow storm because she felt bad that she wouldn't be able to make it to my baby shower the next day. I never thought that would be the last time I would see her. My prayers are with you.

Dearest Maher Family,

My daughter, Jennifer Porter, attended IBC with Noreen. It was on Noreen's birthday that John called Jennifer with the sad news.

We are devastated to learn that this dear, sweet woman is gone. Noreen came to many celebrations at the Porter house: Halloween parties, birthdays, baptisms, showers -- it was always so special to have her there. Her warm presence, quiet beauty and laughter touched everyone.

Please know that you are being prayed for. I offered my Sunday Mass yesterday for, and prayed to Noreen -- our new Saint in Paradise. May you be comforted knowing she is at peace.

God's blessings and love,
Diane Kauffman

To the Maher Family:
I just learned of Noreen's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I met Noreen at Illinois Benedictine College 15 years ago. She lived next door to me in the dorm. She was such a beautiful person. I will miss her humor and her smile and her laughter. She was a wonderful friend and I will greatly miss her.
Jennifer Porter

I went to grade school with Noreen. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Noreen was a nice person.

Dear Eileen, I have missed you so at the pool. I am concerned about you. I have tried to contact you but have no information on you, I will leave my email , maybe I will find out a way to contact you...I miss you, Liz

I just learned today of Noreen's passing and can't tell you how saddened I am. Noreen and I were friends back in grammar school and when I saw her occasionally through the years, she was always happy and smiling. My heart goes out to all that knew Noreen.

Eileen, I just learned of the loss of your daughter. My deepest sympathy to you, your husband, and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marilyn Marx (from the pool)

DEAR FAMILY,
I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST.
MY FAMILY WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU.
ANGIE MCNEAL,
FROM THE POOL

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Noreen's family and friends, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Noreen at Morgan School for several years. She was such a loving and dedicated teacher to her little children. When she first started at Morgan, Noreen had lots of questions. As a "seasoned" teacher, I remember helping her out, giving her suggestions, and letting her know that I was more than happy to offer assistance. I was so impressed with her desire to be the best teacher she could be. Noreen was a kind and beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To Joe and Family
I did not know Noreen very well, but I was shocked to hear of her passing. I offer to you all my deepest sympathies and condolences.

Pat & Family,
I was sorry to hear of Noreen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

ive been trying to figure out why GOD would take noreen from us this soon in life the and the only thing i could come up with was he must be haveing a beauty contest, and needed someone who was kind,loveing,sharing,honest,tough, funny,strong,and a heart of gold!and beautiful well GOD you found the right girl,shes that and more,PLEASE take good care of her,were gonna miss her but never forget her!!!!(nor save me a seat ill see ya when i see ya)...

To the family of Noreen Maher,
My prayers are with you all. I was a co-worker of Noreen's from the G. Morgan School. She will be greatly missed. God Bless you in this time of sorrow.

Eileen, I just learned of your loss. I have no words to offer, just the promise of prayer for you and your family. Liz from the pool.

To Noreens Family;
My prayers are with you.

To Jack,Eileen,Mary and the Boys-I was shocked and saddened by the news of Norine's passing. I know how much she loved all of you because she shared so many stories with me.She loved everyone so much and she swelled with pride when she especially talked about Mary.Norine so admired her strength beauty and intelligence. I was unable to attend the wake this evening because I am in Florida.I cannot express my deep sorrow for everyone that knew Norine-from all of her friends and family to program to her little babies at school.No one can forget her beautiful smile and kind words.I will always feel a profound loss.
Marilyn Quinn

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Noreen Maher.
Elaine Treaber from the pool.

To the Maher family,
Noreen will be missed dearly.

Jack, I have thought about you many times over the last 10 years. I have many good memories of working with you. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Bill Coyne

To the Maher Family,
My family and I are saddened by Noreen's sudden passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers to Noreen's family and friends.It is an honor and a pleasure to have know her.

To the Maher Family,

I am very sorry to hear about Noreen's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Scaccia (Hughes)

To the Maher family,I,m sorry for your loss,Noreen was a sweet girl she was kind person.

My condolences to the family of Noreen and to all of her friends. Noreen was a very special person and will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to the family. Noreen shall forever walk in the Sunlight of the Sprit. Until we meet again.....

Lori O.

I have such fond memories of this beautiful young woman blooming and seeing how proud her father was of her.

There is not a time where I can remember not knowing Noreen. When we were little, she was the older girl that lived across the street. But as we got older and our age difference did not seem to matter so much, I got to know Noreen and work with her. Noreen had the special gift to make those around her feel good, I know she did that for me. Noreen will live on in my heart and my heart goes out to all that loved her. You will be forever in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

The family of Noreen Maher is in my thoughts and prayers. I was a co-woker of Noreen's at Garrett Morgan School from 1998-2003. I was saddened to hear of her passing.

BEAUTIFUL,GIVING, FUNNY, AND CARING. NOREEN AND I SHARED SO MUCH. WE MEET NINE YEARS AGO. WE SPENT MANY HOURS ON THE PHONE, IN PERSON, AND AT MEETINGS. SHE ACHIEVED MANY OF HER GOALS. GETTING HER DEGREE TO TEACH SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS, BEING THERE FOR FAMILY, FRIEND'S, AND PURCHASING HER CONDO. I WAS BLESSED TO SHARE MY LIFE WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL IRISH GIRL. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY! AN ANGEL FROM GOD SHE WAS!! THE LOSS IS GREAT. NOW
NOREEN WILL RECEIVE ALL THE HAPPINESS AND PEACE SHE DESERVES. MANY PRAYERS WILL BE SAID FOR NOREEN AND THE MAHER FAMILY.
WITH LOVE, MAUREEN FINN SWORSKY

We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit - and you will surely meet some of us as you Trudge the Road to Happy Destiny. May God Bless You and Keep you until then!

Your family and friends (sisters) are all in my prayers

To all Noreen's family and friends, my deepest sympathy. Noreen was a beautiful young woman with an amazing presence. She always lit up the room. Noreen helped so many people,always selflessly. I know she is with God now. May the memories of her beautiful spirit help sustain us all. Maribeth (Mary B.)

To your family Noreen, my heartfelt prayers to heal and comfort.To all your friends, may our tears stop as we rememeber your beautiful smile. May we meet again in all God's glory. I miss you.

I am so sorry for this loss. I remember Noreen smiling always.

To Noreen M's Family: Noreen inspired many young women around the rooms. I just saw her at Campbell on St. Pat's Day her wry sense of humor contributed greatly to a discussion about "our" ethnic holiday! We'll all meet merrily in heaven Nor, keep the diet pepsi cold. Love, Alice E-T

I will truly miss you Noreen... I have learned so much from you, both in your presence and in your passing, and I know you will always be with us. Keep smiling and we will meet again one day...

Noreen was a good one at the meetings, endearingly honest and humble, intelligent and supportive. I'm shocked and angered that her life was taken from her, now, though these feelings won't last as long as the grief. We'll always have the joy she inspired.

My deepest sympathy to the family. Noreen will be greatly missed by many.

noreen thank you for being apart of our lives the last 16 years, they have been a blast your smile your laughter your honesty your kind words when someone needed them thanks for hundreds of sticks of chewing gum you gave me and most of all thanks for making so many children smile and feel loved!!(noreen your the the best!)

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.I am the cook at the school,i'll miss her greatly.Let me know if there is something that I can do.