Velma June Maurer

June 5, 1941 - October 28, 2019

Velma “June” (Wickham) Maurer, 78, of Lansing, formerly of Harrison, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2019. June was born June 5, 1941 in Williamston, Michigan to the late Evert and Ruth (McClurkin) Wickham. She graduated from Williamston High School, Class of 1960. June was married May 1, 1965 to James M. Maurer. She was a devoted wife and mother. She had a caring spirit and made everyone to feel important by sending greeting cards for special occasions. June loved the Lord and enjoyed Women’s Bible Studies and singing special music during church services. She enjoyed watching Detroit Tigers baseball. She crocheted baby blankets and afghans to give as gifts. June is survived by her children, Tony (Jenny Sherman) Maurer of Perry. Becky Maurer of East Lansing, Gail (John) Battle of Hixson, TN, Carolyn (Greg Skinner) Maurer of Gaylord, Jim (Holly Jeckel) Maurer of Seville, OH, Kenn (Tracie Zilska) Maurer of Heartland, TX; grandchildren, Rachel and Zachary Beland, Bradley and Brooklyn Battle, Holly Maurer, Nathan Jeckel, Makayla, Ezekiel, Elijah, Azzariah, Malachi and Levi Maurer, Nathan Shavalia, Simon and Shiloh Maurer; sisters, Maryellen Geyer, May Sabin and Pat Sparkia; brothers, Stanley and Richard Wickham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Maurer; grandchildren, Bethany and Benjamin Beland; and brothers, George and James Wickham. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 1, 2019, 2:30 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Pastor Dan Swab, officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:30 p.m. June will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions in June’s name may be given to Youth Haven Ranch, Michigan Campus, P.O. Box 97, Rives Junction, Michigan 49227 (https://www.youthhaven.org/donate) or a church mission fund of the donor’s choice.