No words can properly express how much Dana will be missed by me and so many others. She had the kindest soul of anyone I have ever known. I feel blessed to have been a part of her life and loved her like a sister.  Please know you are all being held up in prayer every day as you face these days without her.  Love & hugs.

I am saddened to hear of Dana's passing. May you take comfort in the warmth of family and friends around you and the priceless stories told about her that you never heard before.  My heart and prayers are with you...Deborah Shreffler

Wow! What an incredible women! I'm sorry that I never got to know her, but her service today made me want to be a better person.  I can see that she was deeply loved and admired. Such a lovely, faithful, strong women.   We are so sorry for your loss Peter. We love you very much.

To share what the person who informed us of Dana's passing said, "she had one of the kindest hearts I've ever known."

I am sorry to hear about Dana's passing.  She was a good friend from the earliest years - I will remember her fondly.  When I think of my time as a student in Monticello, I think of our saxophone duets and trios.  She was a gentle soul.

Very sorry to hear about Dana!  When she became a business architect, I was her mentor for onboarding into the role.  She was always a pleasure to work with, and she will be missed!

Peter, Logan & Meredith, Dana was a special friend to me for many years. She inspired me through photography and through all of our long talks.  I hope you all find happiness in the memories we shared through your family photo sessions and that you know how highly Dana spoke of each one of you. Prayers for each of you as you find strength in the passing days.

As a high school friend of Dana, I will always remember her million dollar smile and her positive, kind spirit.  She was a gifted artist.  The pictures show a beautiful family and full life...I hope happy memories bring you comfort. Your family is in my prayers.

Peter, Meredith and Logan, Dana was one of my deareset friends. She was authentic to the core and has left a legacy of courage to be admired.

Peter, Meredith, Logan
We are so sorry about your loss.  We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.  I always enjoyed talking to you both when you were out walking the neighborhood with your dogs.  It just won't seem the same, but you are a strong person with a strong faith, so I know you will get through this difficult time. Take one day at a time.

Bill & Sandy Keefe

Peter and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  You are all in my prayers.

Peter, Meredith and Logan,
I want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. It was a priviledge to be able to work with Dana at State farm for a number of years.  Dana was a great person, always positive and I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone.  You could tell she really loved her family and she will truly be missed by all of us who knew her.  My families prayers are with you during this difficult time.  God bless you.

So sorry for your loss Peter, Meredith, and Logan.  We are praying for peace and comfort for you all at this time.  If there is anything I can do or that you need just let me know.   The Blands

Peter, I remember meeting you and Dana when our babies, Meredith and Erika, started going to the same babysitter. We connected through them again when they went to school together in Towanda. I was fortunate to have had the pleasure to work with Dana this past year. My heart breaks for you and your family during this difficult time. Hold on to all those fabulous memories of her beautiful life!

Dear Peter and Family -
You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Dana was a wonderful friend and a truly remarkable woman.  I will always remember the good times we all had together in Champaign.

Peter, Meredith, and Logan, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are saddened by such a sudden loss, but we understand that she's free from the pain and suffering she had been fighting. I was so inspired when she and I met at work a couple of days before her visit to Loyola. She was so positive and inspirational. She is missed.

We wish to extend our deepest and sincere sympathy to each of you on the loss of Dana.  What a wonderful person she was - and you all have every right to be so proud of her.  She brought so much happiness to our many times together as neighbors.  We will never forget all she did for us and how much we cherished her friendship.  Very talented lady in so many ways.  We feel your sorrow and pray for your comfort during these tough times.  She fought a very tough battle.  We are sending a gift to the American Diabetes Association in her memory.  Rog and Joellen

To my dear friend Peter. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time to comfort you and your children to find the strength to move forward. You have alot of fond memories with Dana and can hold onto them now and forever. Love and comfort to you all.

Peter, We grieve with you and your family.  May the heaven inspired music that you have taught the church choir these many years bring peace to your soul at this time.

David, Julie & Matthew Wheeler

Peter I was so saddened to hear of Dana's passing.  She was such a fun loving vibrant woman.  I will never forget her climbing on those lesson horses so quickly after her heart surgery. My prayers are for you and the kids as you continue on and cherish her memory  Betty Broadfield (Breezy Bluff Riding Academy)

Elena, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  Your sister looks like a ray of sunshine in the picture! What a beautiful smile! Sending you much love from your friends and family in Bastrop.

Peter, You and your family are in our prayers. I loved visiting with Dana when I saw her at various events. God Bless

Peter, Meredith, and Logan - Dana was an amazing person and friend. We worked together many years and became very good friends. We shared lots of stories about family, work, and life. I appreciated her confidence in me and respected her approach towards others. She will be missed.

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.  Jeff & Lynnette Sorensen

I am so sorry for you and your family's loss Peter.  I pray that God will comfort you in this time of terrible sorrow.

Peter, please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope the love of family and friends can help bring some comfort.

Peter, We remember spending a wonderful day with your wife at the horse rescue when she so generously helped the scouts with their horseback riding merit badge. She was so patient with our young children who were so excited with the horses and other animals. We will always remember that for Dana's midlife, she bought a brown mustang--what a great choice!

I will never forget Dana's beautiful smile and her sunny positive attitude. I came to know her thru college ministry and quickly learned she was as beautiful inside as outside. I was thankful we could stay in touch thru FB and share thoughts and photos….she has always been such a caring person and saw the good in everyone. I find lots of comfort knowing I will see her again someday.! Know you are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers!

Peter and family, when we say goodbye to loved ones whose time on earth is done we experience such sorrow and loss.  May you soon find comfort in your memories of Dana and smile as you embrace the treasured love that you will have in your heart - always. 

Thoughts and prayers are with you

I knew Dana as a young girl in Monticello.  Her father was our teacher at Monticello High School.  Please find comfort that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many old friends from her hometown.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I'm so saddened about you loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

To my dear friend Peter and family. My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Dana. My heart goes out to you for her loss and know she is in heaven now without suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with you for the strength to move forward and remember all of the wonderful memories that you shared through you lives together. God be with you.

Very sorry to learn of your loss, Bro. Maughan.

Jordan Clay

Peter, Meredith and Logan:  My prayers are with you all.  Dana loved you all SO much and was proud of her family.  She had a deep faith and loved people. On February 25th she messaged me and said she was trying to see how God would use this.  HE did and he used her to love and inspire people.  She brought so many blessings into the lives of others.  What a special woman, daughter, wife, mother, aunt, cousin and friend. She is rejoicing in Heaven.

We are deeply saddened by your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peter and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

I was so saddened to hear the news of Dana's passing.  I know she had strong faith and that she was greeted by her maker with open arms.  May great memories of this wonderful lady provide comfort to your family and help you through this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.  Mike & Lisa Kitterman

Pete, I am so sorry for your loss.  You and the kids are in my prayers.

So sorry for your loss.   My heart goes out to your entire family.   

Laurie & Kyson Hamblin

OBITUARY

Dana Valerie Maughan

February 12, 1960 – March 9, 2014

East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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