Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Maus, Joan Elizabeth March 28, 2017
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Virginian-Pilot  March 30, 2017
Norfolk - Joan Elizabeth (Deters) Maus, died March 28, 2017 in her Norfolk home, 
surrounded by family. She was born in Covington, KY, the daughter of the late 
Clemens and Cedora Deters. Joan was a graduate of La Salette Academy, Covington, 
KY, in 1953; she also studied at Xavier University. Joan was married to James B. 
Maus on September 3, 1955, at the Basilica of The Assumption in Covington, KY. 
Joan was active in Catholic parishes and schools in various locations, having 
served on the school board in Lancaster, OH; in church choirs for 45 years, most 
recently at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Joan, with a partner, opened and operated 
the Fairfield Wine and Cheese Co. in Lancaster, OH, from 1983 until 1988, closing 
due to family relocation to Minneapolis. She and Jim traveled extensively during 
their active years and after retirement. As a resident of Norfolk, VA, since 2000, 
Joan was active in the Lawrence T. Royster Circle of King's Daughters. In addition 
to her choir work, she was a faithful volunteer at St. Patrick's Catholic School 
art department and provided weekly meals to the Ronald McDonald House. Joan was a 
devoted and loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband James B. Maus, 
seven children, Julie Larger (Joe) of Ft. Mitchell, KY, Melissa Towler (Brian) of 
Chillicothe, OH, Ellie Rice (Ben Kulina) of Columbus, OH, Mary Fajack (Steve West) 
of Minneapolis, MN, James Maus (Tami) of Cincinnati, OH, Katherine Kelly (Jim) 
Evanston, IL, and Joseph C. Maus (Robyn) of Norfolk, VA. In addition to her 
children, she treasured her twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and dog 
Bess. A memorial service is planned in her honor, 2:00p.m. April 1, 2017, at the 
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club officiated by the Reverend Jean Bozeman, with a 
reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be 
made in Joan's name to The Ronald McDonald House Charities online at www.rmhc.org 
or by mail at Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, 
IL 60673. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. 
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com.

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