Victoria "Vicki" Maher, 82, of Des Plaines, died October 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born January 13, 1941 in Chicago to Hertha and Ruel Babilla. Cherished wife of 64 years to William P. Maher; loving mother to Shannon (Charles) Weisbecker, James (Teresa) Maher and Kristi (William) Shaffer. Beloved grandmother to Ellie Leetch (fiancé Andrew Koldeway), Joseph (Merli) Leetch, Kathleen, James, Anna, Will and Mary Maher. Beloved sister of Ray (Virginia) Babilla and the late Roger D. Babilla. Aunt and dear friend to many.

A graduate of St. James Lutheran School and Luther North High School, Vicki was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Des Plaines where she was a founding member of the food pantry, ran the Sunday School program for 18 years and many, many programs throughout her over 50 years as a member of the congregation. She was a dedicated volunteer in the community serving as an election judge since 1998, a classroom volunteer in Chicago and area public schools and a volunteer for the Des Plaines Public Library book sale, amongst other philanthropic and fundraising endeavors.

A memorial service will be held November 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 847.824.3652 Light refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel-Hillside Food Pantry, Put Your Hands Together Food Outreach Ministry, 2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162 IL or the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .