Daphne J. Maahs

October 13, 1926 - April 1, 2014

DAPHNE MAAHS NORWAY- Daphne J. Maahs age 87 of Norway died at home surrounded by family and went to heaven on April 1, 2014 to join the love of her life, her husband: Victor, who preceded her in death September 1991. She was born on October 13, 1926 in Negaunee Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Doris (Perring) Dally. Daphne was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great great- grandmother, sister, educator, animal lover, and motorcycle enthusiast. She traveled throughout 29 US states during her 46 years of marriage. She taught K-8 and junior college in lower Michigan for several years. She was a graduate of Milwaukee Art Academy and Northern Michigan University with a BS in Education. Daphne was also a volunteer for Dickinson County Illiteracy Program, supporter of the Almost Home Animal Shelter and the Because of Mandy Rescue. Her son Terry J. Maahs preceded her in death July 1997. She is survived by Son: Dale (Sharon) Maahs of Vulcan, daughter: Joan Maahs (Douglas DeGroot) of Norway, daughter: Wendy (Richard) Elder of Norway, grandchildren: Melissa (Carey) Hirte, Jason (Amber) Maahs, great grandchildren: Brittani Hirte (Croy Smith), Austin (Ashley) Hirte, MacKenna Hirte, Alexis Maahs, Axel Maahs, a great-great grandchild: Michael Hirte and her adored niece Peggy (Steve) Woodward Sante Fe New Mexico, a very special cousin: Linda Davel, Madison, Wisconsin, many nieces and nephews and her heartfelt, loved, furry, companions that always were at her bedside, her pups: Abigail, Pochita, and Te'a. At her request, there will be no public funeral service. Her family will have a private celebration of Daphne's love of the Lord, her family and her full, enriched life.