This week, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s father, Ed Kelce, laid his longtime partner, Maureen Maguire, to rest in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. While photos from the memorial showed Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, in attendance, neither Travis nor Swift were spotted at the service.
A Funeral Without the NFL Star and Pop Icon
Maguire passed away peacefully on August 1 at the age of 74, surrounded by loved ones, according to Ed Kelce’s Facebook announcement. The specific cause of death was not shared. The obituary described her as a warm, family-centered woman whose home was always “filled with love, laughter, and family traditions.”
Although Travis’s absence may have raised questions, it’s believed his Kansas City Chiefs training camp commitments at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, kept him from attending. Swift, meanwhile, has been navigating her own packed tour schedule.
Remembering Maureen Maguire
Born in New York City, she spent most of her life in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Maguire worked as an elementary school teacher and cherished her role as a devoted mother. She loved beach days, dogs, and family trips to Cape May and later developed a love for football, thanks to her relationship with Ed.
In recent years, she cheered on both Jason and Travis from the stands and even met Taylor Swift, a moment Ed Kelce proudly shared on social media.
Her obituary also noted her “rare gift for making friends with strangers and making everyone around her feel special, seen, and welcomed,” along with her reputation as “a natural hostess” famous for throwing the best parties.
A Loss Felt Deeply
While the absence of Travis and Taylor was noticeable, those close to the family suggest there was no ill intent — just the reality of two high-profile careers colliding with personal loss.
For Ed Kelce, the moment marks the end of a deeply meaningful chapter. Maureen Maguire wasn’t just a partner.She was a beloved presence in the Kelce family, and her absence will be felt for years to come.