Maria Bayer Obituary
We bid farewell to Maria Bayer of Elgin, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 20, 2025 at the age of 91. Maria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Maria may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Stefan and Lena Stefan (Fraedel); her husband John Bayer; and her sons, Fred and Billy Bayer.
She is survived by: her sons, Frank Bayer (Leslie) and John Bayer (Janet) of Dennis Bayer. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; along with many great grandchildren, family and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Apostolic Christian Church (2740 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60124). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
