Dear John, John, James and families,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. She was a beautiful person and we always enjoyed reconnecting with her even though it was usually many years between visits.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
Love,
Marilyn McGrath 
Claudia and Tracy McGrath

AS A SISTER-IN-LAW TO MAUREEN (MARRIED TO HER DEAR BROTHER, PAT) FOR 45 YEARS, I EXPERIENCED MANY OF LIFE'S JOYS AND SORROWS WITH HER.  i LEARNED MUCH FROM HER.  SHE WAS ALWAYS KIND, GENEROUS, AND HAD A GENTLE SPIRIT ABOUT HER, NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCE MIGHT BE.  WE LAUGHED , CRIED, AND PRAYED TOGETHER MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.  SHE AND JOHN STRENGTHENED MY OWN FAITH BY THEIR EXAMPLE OF TRUE CHRISTIAN LOVE.  jOHN A. AND jAMES AND ANGELA ARE A TRIBUTE TO THEIR MOTHER'S TEACHING, WHICH I KNOW THEY ARE NOW PASSING ON TO THEIR OWN CHILDREN, ALONG WITH GRANDPA jOHN.
i WILL TRULY MISS OUR LONG-WINDED PHONE CALLS AND SHARING LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS WITH HER.  i KNOW ANOTHER ANGEL IS SINGING IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR! SHE WILL BE IN MY HEART ALWAYS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.  

I WISH I COULD FIND THE WORDS TO COMFORT THOSE WHO MOURN ALONG WITH ME, BUT CLING TO THE DEEP LOVE SHE HAD FOR US ALL, AND LIVE THE GODLY LIFE MAUREEN TAUGHT US SO WELL.

We were saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. Knowing she struggled for many years with cancer and therapies, we know she was a woman of great courage and stamina. Our prayers are with you, John, and with the boys (John & James) and their families as you have said goodbye to a wonderful, sweet woman of God. She was an easy person to "pastor" during the years I was her pastor. May you experience HIS peace and rest during these days, knowing the joy of the resurrection. Our prayers are with you.
Dwight & Gloria Lehman

Dear  John, John, James and families, 
How saddened we were to hear of  our dear Maureen’s homegoing!  Sad for us but rejoicing for her that her burdens are over and she is in the presence of our Savior and pain free!  What a precious friend she has been for many years!  Several others have described her exactly!  A Proberbs 31 woman for sure!  I’ve missed her much since your move east, but rejoice that I will see her again some glorious day! 
I’ve been praying faithfully for each of you as you carry on without her and will continue in coming days! 
Much love and our deepest sympathy, 
Earl and Cindy

Despite the agonizing burden our dear cousin Maureen bore during her ordeal, we never heard her once complain or feel sorry for herself. Instead she spoke of the sorrows of those less fortunate and the many blessings she had with her amazing husband and partner John, and her loving sons John and James, and their families. While she will be deeply missed, Maureen's spirit and her love will live on in the hearts and minds of all of us who were fortunate enough to know her and to be able to call her a friend and loved one. Our hearts and prayers are with you all as you send Maureen home this week. All our love, Jamie and Beth.

What a lovely picture of Maureen.   George and I are both so sorry for your loss to your family.  I know she taught many children about God’s love through teaching classes at Plano Bible Church.  And I know she touched many more at Parkview Christian.  

I counted money with her for several years at church.  She was a pleasure to work with.  We shared a few laughs along the way and shared some of our life stories and events as we did our work.  She served on the Ladies Service Committee for years.  Always there to help when we had a meal or anything going on.  She put her all into anything she did.  

I will miss having her come back and join us for breakfast occasionally when she got back to Illinois.  I know she loved the Lord and we will see her again.  So glad to have known Maureen.  You can be proud of who she was.  We will continue to pray for all of her family as you go on without her.  Love and prayers.  

Mardel and George Manion

We are so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories as a teen helping Maureen as she taught the 2-3 yr. olds at church. She was always so kind & patient with everyone. Her son, James, was in our class & she loved all the kids the same. They were precious to her & you could tell she enjoyed teaching them. She was so pleasant & calm & made teaching, motherhood & being a wonderful wife look so easy. She did things with a smile & joy in her heart.  Maureen had love & a warmth about her that made you feel right at home. A true Proverbs 31 woman.   It was evident that the love of Jesus was in her heart & she relied on His strength & her family to get her through some really tough illnesses. I’m so glad we’ll see her again in heaven someday. I’m looking forward to seeing her beautiful smile again. Condolences & prayers for her loving family. 

A patient, compassionate spirit that touched family, friends and students lives more than she knew.  We were blessed to get to know John and Maureen as our daughter dated and then married John Jr.  On a lighter side, she always had humorous stories of how James and John did things "boys will do".   

Like Maureen, I too have had to fight cancer.  She fought the "good" fight with the grace and peace that only God can provide.  We will all miss you as family gathers but we know your race here on earth is finished and you have received the prize of eternal life.     Maureen could confidently say as did St. Paul, " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."   2 Timothy 4:7 

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Maureen Ellen Holland

14 août 1948 – 16 mars 2019

Schimunek Funeral Home

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