Katherine JoAn Maeder, 95, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at Benefis.
JoAn was born December 10, 1927, to John and Etta DeKoning in Malta, Montana. She attended schools in Malta and later at the College of Great Falls. She was a loving mother, dedicated to her family, providing care and was supportive in every way she could. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and keeping and recording extended family histories. She volunteered at St. Joseph Parochial School for many years as well as with the PCCW, (Parish Catholic Council of Woman), and served on the board of the local Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Since her father emigrated from Holland, she was especially proud of her Dutch heritage. JoAn and her siblings traveled there in 1984 together. She particularly enjoyed this trip where they met and visited many cousins and other relatives.
The memorial service will be at St. Ann’s Cathedral on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with internment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery after. A celebration of JoAn’s life will be at the St. Ann’s Annex after internment.
To read the full obituary visit www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.
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