Obituary of Reverend Francis "Frank" Martin Maher

Rev. Francis M. "Father Frank" Maher, age 86, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1986 and formerly of Illinois, passed away on May 24, 2014 at the Mount Saint Francis Care Center in Colorado Springs. He was a priest in the Roman Catholic Church for more than 60 years.Francis Martin Maher was born on October 10, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin and Margaret Monahan Maher. He attended grade school and high school at St. Mel in Illinois and attended the Quigley Seminary in Chicago and St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. His final seminary studies were at St. Mary's in Baltimore, Maryland. He was ordained on May 1, 1954 at the Cathedral in Joliet, Illinois by Bishop Martin McNamara.Father Frank then served in the following parishes: Immaculate Conception in Elmhurst, Illinois from 1954-1958; St. Mary in West Chicago, Illinois from 1958-1962; Marinton and L'Erable from 1962-1966; St. Charles Parish in Bensenville, Illinois from 1966-1968; Assumption in Ashkum, Illinois from 1968-1980; Paxton and Loda from 1980-1986; St. Edmund in Watseka, Illinois from 1986- 1991; St. Rose in Wilmington, Illinois from 1991-1998; and in his retirement years since 1998 to the present: St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. He is survived by his cousins: Judy Swanson, Maureen Rogus, Debbie Jacobs, Kathleen St. Onge, John "Jack" Termini, William Klorig, a host of extended family, his adopted family: The Randy Brundgardt Family of Colorado Springs, and all of his wonderful friends in Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his sister: Margaret Maher; his uncle: Joseph Monahan and his cousins: Valerie Haga and Fr. John Monahan and his dear friend of over 40 years: Lu Gbur. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1830 S. Corona Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A Vigil Service and Rosary will then be said at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 10:00 am on Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with The Most Reverend Michael J. Sheridan, officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery A Luncheon Reception will follow the committal services back at the St. Joseph Parish Hall. Memorials in his name may be made to The Fr. Francis Maher Educational Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church. "Eternal rest, grant him, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, May 30, 2014 10:00AM St. Joseph Catholic Church 1830 South Corona Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80905 Phone: 719-632-9903 Visitation Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:00PM St. Joseph Catholic Church 1830 South Corona Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80905 Phone: 719-632-9903 Visitation Thursday, May 29, 2014 7:00PM St. Joseph Catholic Church 1830 South Corona Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80905 Phone: 719-632-9903 Cemetery Friday, May 30, 2014 12:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646