Joseph P. Maurer, age 86, passed away August 27, 2007 at his home with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Florence G. of 60 years; loving father of Larry (Maria), Janet (Frank) Flores, Joe M., Joan (Tim) Gburek; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Savage-Floyd (Ron Floyd), Scott (Andrea) Savage, Frank Flores Jr., Theresa Flores, Angela (Eric) Zaleski, Tim Gburek Jr., and Ellen Gburek; dear great-grandfather of Noah Floyd and Colton James Zaleski. Funeral Thursday, 11:00 A.M. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian burial, 11:30 A.M. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated. For info, 773-774-3232.