It is with the deepest sadness and heartache that our family shares of the passing of Maureen Marie Muich, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, wife, sister, and dearest of friends. Maureen passed away comfortably at rest on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 in Waterloo, Illinois. Maureen was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 4th, 1934 to Frank and Irene Cunningham, sister to Patricia Francis Cunningham.
Maureen’s favorite roles in life were being a mother and grandmother. Professionally, she held roles as a babysitter, worked at Arthur Enterprises (1950-1953), Warfield Shop (1953), and was the secretary to the President and Vice President of Velvet Freeze (1953-1962).
Maureen was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided every aspect of her life. She found great joy in prayer and service of others. She and her husband, Robert, married on September 13, 1958, sharing and instilling these values in their family.
Her family and friends will remember her as the most kind, patient, empathetic, and easy-to-love person they will likely ever encounter. Her presence will always be regarded as a warm hug, which felt familiar even to a complete stranger. She always found friendship in those that crossed her path. Known for her kind soul, joyful smile, thousands of Christmas cookies, and delicious recipes, Maureen always brought life and light to everyone. She always remembered to send a card for loved one’s anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays, never missing an opportunity to celebrate others.
As a proud and devoted grandmother, she was front row at every musical and chorus concert. During the summer months, she hosted the most decadent tea parties in her sunroom for her grandchildren complete with finger sandwiches and plastic crowns. She was one of the greatest listeners – recalling even the tiniest of details with genuine care and interest.
With her daughter, Susie, and her grandchildren in tow, she took “the girls” on countless trips to McDonald’s, the Zoo, the Magic House, the Science Center, or surprised Grandpa at work. Every errand with her was always an adventure.
Maureen was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Robert Michael Muich I, and her beloved daughter, Kathleen Marie Muich. She is survived by her children, Robert Michael Muich II (Patricia Ann), Gregory Gerard Muich, Susan Marie Muich, her grandchildren Chelsea D’Aniello Muich (Sam D’Aniello), Michaela Fell (William Fell), Rebecca Muich, and cherished granddog – Lulu Penelope Muich.
Services; Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel 10151 Gravois, Wednesday February 19, 9:30 AM to Assumption Catholic Church (4725 Mattis Rd. 63128) for 10:00 AM mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4:00-8:00 PM.
Muich family,
On behalf the Schmitt family, please accept our sincere condolences. You will be in our thoughts an prayers.
You have our deepest sympathy and respect. Love, Marge and Doug Munsell family
Mrs. Muich will be greatly missed. There are too many wonderful memories to list here. She was like a second mom to both Ron and me. Her faith has been truly an inspiration to us to this day. May she rest in peace.
Maureen will be missed….so sweet and lively..beautiful inside and out …Rest In Peace
Rest In Peace sweet Maureen…beautiful soul inside and out
When I think of my grammar school days at St. Mark’s Catholic School, I always remember Maureen Cunningham. At home, we shared an alleyway: the Cunningham’s lived on Theodosia Street and my family lived on Paulian Place. Both streets ended at Sherman Park through which we’d walk to and from school. At that age in those days, boys and girls seem to have lived totally separate lives, but there were occasions when I would visit Maureen and, with others on the block, we’d make up stories as part of our conversation on the front porch. Maureen’s sister, Pat, occasionally popped in. I am sorry I lost track, but high school happens and families move. But the nice smile and happy personality of Maureen is part of my vivid and very old memories. Requiescat in pace, Maureen: rest in the peace and love of God. May God bless the Muich family and Pat Cunningham, who, I think, lived in my first parish after I was ordained a priest.