Obituary WASHINGTON - Shirley Ann Maher, 78, of Sunnyland, died at 5:00 am on Friday, March 23, 2007, following surgery at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, where she was surrounded by her family. She was born on March 22, 1929 in Peoria, the only child of Wesley and Dorothy Harris Collins. She married William "Bill" Maher on September 18, 1948 at Sacred Heart Church in Peoria. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill. Also surviving are her six children: Cindy (Bill) Schmidt of Kansas City, MO, Susan (Paul) Antinozzi of Woodbridge, CT, Mary Ann (Jack) VonAchen of Lansing, MI, Tim (Sara) Maher of Springfield, IL Christopher Maher of Chicago, IL and Maureen (Jay) Keigher of Melvin, IL. Shirley devoted her life to her family. She nurtured her children as individuals and provided a model of unconditional love. She had a strong spirit and remained an anchor for her family. As a mother, her love extended to her nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She found her joy in watching her family grow. She created a welcoming home for them that reflected her appreciation for art, music, and the beauty in nature. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Sacred Heart Church in Peoria. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, March 26, 2007 at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington, with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00pm. Additional visitation will be from 1:15-1:45 pm Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to the Catholic school attended by four of her grandchildren, Holy Cross Elementary School, 1514 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915. Visitation MAR 27. 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM Sacred Heart Church 504 Fulton Street Peoria, Il, US Service MAR 27. 02:00 PM Sacred Heart Church 504 Fulton Street Peoria, Il, US