Jack Harrison Maas, 83, of East Peoria passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Peoria, Ill., to Genevieve (Foster) and Arthur Maas.
He is survived by two of his daughters, Peggy Maas of Peoria and Yvonne (Dan) Penn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as five grandchildren, Christopher, Laura, Lisa, Jeremy and Stephen; and his two great-grandchildren, Linnea and Hannah.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Eaves of Wisconsin, who passed away recently, as well as a granddaughter, Michelle.
Jack was honored to become a Marine (USMC) at age 17. He served in World War II.
Afterwards, Jack became a semi-professional boxer. He had a great passion for boxing until becoming ill. During his lifetime he met "such greats" as Sugar Ray Robinson and Jack Dempsey.
Later, Jack worked as a sales executive for Mid-City Construction Company in Peoria for many years. He was listed in Life magazine in May 1964 as an industry professional. In the latter 1970s, Jack decided to have a career change. He worked as a security guard for Commercial Bank, Bradley University and Zeller Mental Health Center.
Upon retirement, Jack spent most of his time helping and sacrificing for those around him. He cared deeply for his family, neighbors and friends. He shared many stories about his life with his dearest friend, Tom Hoehne, of 40 years.
Jack loved and cherished his children and took pride in their accomplishments.
The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff at OSF St. Francis, Rosewood Care Center of Peoria, Heartland Health Care Center and Care Solutions. They also wish to thank his loving daughter Peggy, as well as his private Nurse Carol, who were by his side throughout the last nine months.
June 8, 2012 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Peoria, Ill., to Genevieve (Foster) and Arthur Maas.
He is survived by two of his daughters, Peggy Maas of Peoria and Yvonne (Dan) Penn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as five grandchildren, Christopher, Laura, Lisa, Jeremy and Stephen; and his two great-grandchildren, Linnea and Hannah.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Eaves of Wisconsin, who passed away recently, as well as a granddaughter, Michelle.
Jack was honored to become a Marine (USMC) at age 17. He served in World War II.
Afterwards, Jack became a semi-professional boxer. He had a great passion for boxing until becoming ill. During his lifetime he met "such greats" as Sugar Ray Robinson and Jack Dempsey.
Later, Jack worked as a sales executive for Mid-City Construction Company in Peoria for many years. He was listed in Life magazine in May 1964 as an industry professional. In the latter 1970s, Jack decided to have a career change. He worked as a security guard for Commercial Bank, Bradley University and Zeller Mental Health Center.
Upon retirement, Jack spent most of his time helping and sacrificing for those around him. He cared deeply for his family, neighbors and friends. He shared many stories about his life with his dearest friend, Tom Hoehne, of 40 years.
Jack loved and cherished his children and took pride in their accomplishments.
The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff at OSF St. Francis, Rosewood Care Center of Peoria, Heartland Health Care Center and Care Solutions. They also wish to thank his loving daughter Peggy, as well as his private Nurse Carol, who were by his side throughout the last nine months.
June 8, 2012 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
Jack Harrison Maas, 83, of East Peoria passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Peoria, Ill., to Genevieve (Foster) and Arthur Maas.
He is survived by two of his daughters, Peggy Maas of Peoria and Yvonne (Dan) Penn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as five grandchildren, Christopher, Laura, Lisa, Jeremy and Stephen; and his two great-grandchildren, Linnea and Hannah.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Eaves of Wisconsin, who passed away recently, as well as a granddaughter, Michelle.
Jack was honored to become a Marine (USMC) at age 17. He served in World War II.
Afterwards, Jack became a semi-professional boxer. He had a great passion for boxing until becoming ill. During his lifetime he met "such greats" as Sugar Ray Robinson and Jack Dempsey.
Later, Jack worked as a sales executive for Mid-City Construction Company in Peoria for many years. He was listed in Life magazine in May 1964 as an industry professional. In the latter 1970s, Jack decided to have a career change. He worked as a security guard for Commercial Bank, Bradley University and Zeller Mental Health Center.
Upon retirement, Jack spent most of his time helping and sacrificing for those around him. He cared deeply for his family, neighbors and friends. He shared many stories about his life with his dearest friend, Tom Hoehne, of 40 years.
Jack loved and cherished his children and took pride in their accomplishments.
The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff at OSF St. Francis, Rosewood Care Center of Peoria, Heartland Health Care Center and Care Solutions. They also wish to thank his loving daughter Peggy, as well as his private Nurse Carol, who were by his side throughout the last nine months.
June 8, 2012 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Peoria, Ill., to Genevieve (Foster) and Arthur Maas.
He is survived by two of his daughters, Peggy Maas of Peoria and Yvonne (Dan) Penn of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as five grandchildren, Christopher, Laura, Lisa, Jeremy and Stephen; and his two great-grandchildren, Linnea and Hannah.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Eaves of Wisconsin, who passed away recently, as well as a granddaughter, Michelle.
Jack was honored to become a Marine (USMC) at age 17. He served in World War II.
Afterwards, Jack became a semi-professional boxer. He had a great passion for boxing until becoming ill. During his lifetime he met "such greats" as Sugar Ray Robinson and Jack Dempsey.
Later, Jack worked as a sales executive for Mid-City Construction Company in Peoria for many years. He was listed in Life magazine in May 1964 as an industry professional. In the latter 1970s, Jack decided to have a career change. He worked as a security guard for Commercial Bank, Bradley University and Zeller Mental Health Center.
Upon retirement, Jack spent most of his time helping and sacrificing for those around him. He cared deeply for his family, neighbors and friends. He shared many stories about his life with his dearest friend, Tom Hoehne, of 40 years.
Jack loved and cherished his children and took pride in their accomplishments.
The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff at OSF St. Francis, Rosewood Care Center of Peoria, Heartland Health Care Center and Care Solutions. They also wish to thank his loving daughter Peggy, as well as his private Nurse Carol, who were by his side throughout the last nine months.
June 8, 2012 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
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