Maxine Ruth Elkington, age 89, of Adams, Wisconsin died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Maxine was born on May 19, 1925 in Adams, the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Ketchum) Vogler. She married John Edwin Elkington on July 29, 1967. Her beloved husband preceded her in death on March 20, 1989.
Maxine was a life-long resident of Adams and enjoyed being part of this community. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and was salutatorian of the class of 1943. Maxine then attended the Business Institute of Milwaukee, specializing in Business Administration. She worked for the county courthouse for 17 ½ years and held the position of County Clerk. In 1964, she began her career at M&I Bank, then known as the Adams County State Bank. Maxine worked for 28 ½ years at the bank and retired on July 31, 1992. She was promoted to Executive Secretary in 1980, a position she held until her retirement.
Maxine was also actively involved in her community. She was a member of the A-F Alumni Association, Partners in ACMH Hospital Auxiliary and the Wisconsin Fair Association. Maxine served as treasurer on the Adams County Fair Board and in 2001 was named to the State Hall of Fame for fair board members for her service. In addition to her volunteer efforts she enjoyed baking and shopping.
Maxine is survived by a stepson, John Edwin Jr., nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Curt and Dawn Mathe for their friendship and support.
You shall be missed dear one just as your husband was missed. We used to enjoy the ball games together. He drove the bus and I drove my brown Mercury. Bless you.
My condolences to the family. Max and I had many wonderful talks during the time I held the position of Director of the Adams Co Youth Commission and she was on the Fair Board. Her wisdom and guidance were very welcome. I’m sure Jack was waiting for Max with open arms.
Maxine will truly be missed, she was a fixture in our community for as long as I can remember RIP Maxine, God Bless
Such an awesome career and a community leader. As a pillar of her community and support to AF Area School Alumni, she will be missed.
Maxine was a great person and will be missed in our community. May her family find comfort in knowing others care. Blessed be her memory..
To hear of her passing brought a flood of fond memories of years gone by especially at the fair. Sending my condolences to her family. Blessings.
My condolences to Maxine’s family. Maxine was a true server of Adams County and a really great lady.
To Melanie and the boys: We are so sorry to hear about Max. She was a great friend to us when we lived across the street from her. The kids loved going over and seeing all of her treasures and she sure was a treasure to us. Max had given them both a fancy bear that still holds a special place of honor in their rooms. The things that pleased her most, though, was talking about Jack and all of you. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We’re very sorry to hear of the passing of Maxine, she was a great lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
To Maxine’s family, Our thoughts and prayers are will you, just a first class lady all around. We knew her through the fair board, court house, the bank, and alumni association, always a pleasure to deal with and talk to, so much knowledge in her life. As of late we had been able to see Maxine at Liberty Manor, she was just 2 doors up from Judy’s dad, she was still so friendly to talk with, she will be missed. May all of the fond memories comfort you at this time. Dennis & Judy
To Maxines Family. Our sincere condolences to you for your loss. Maxine leaves many fond memories for many of us. God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Another piece of Adams County history has passed. What a lady. Blessed that she is at peace and back with Jack.
So sorry to hear of Maxine’s passing. We grew up across the street from her as a children on Linden Street in Adams. Then she lived just down the alley when she married Jack. She was always kind and friendly to us kids. She was a very nice person and such a hard worker. She will be missed by many people. She joins many people from the neighborhood up in heaven. With deepest sympathy,
Sonja Jensen McLaughlin and Vickie Jensen Kaye.
Maxine was a wonderful lady and a very special friend to our family. She had dinner with us on occasion and we always had such a nice time together. She will be sadly missed by all. God be with you, Max.
May Maxine rest in peace. Her baking was not to be topped – one of her recipes is has become a family favorite! And she thoroughly enjoyed her fair friends.
Larry and I both remember with pleasure, the times we got to spend with Max. The Fair Board Conventions were especially fun filled and she looked forward to them almost as much as we did. We loved to listen to her stories about Jack and just life in general. She will be missed, but we know she is with Jack now. Our sincere sympathy is extended.
You have our condolences on the loss of Maxine. She was a wonderful lady. We enjoyed having her in our neighborhood. She was a class act. Now she and Jack are together again.
Max was a special person. She had so much fun at the fair convention especially shopping and the time when Becky and I got an earring in the top of each of our ears. I will miss our visits at Liberty Manor. Mickey Mouse will find you in your travels!
To the family of Maxine Elkington,
We are so sorry for you loss. Maxine held a special place in our hearts & family. We will miss her deeply. We enjoyed shopping trips, family dinners and many more times with Maxine. We know how much she missed Jack and believe that they are together again. Sending our prayers and keeping you all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Maxine was a first class lady. I worked with her and kept in touch many years since. She will be missed. Steph
Dear Family of Maxine
Please accept my condolences on your loss. I knew Maxine way back in the late 70’s while she was working at the M&I Bank.
I always enjoyed visiting with her when I would stop into the bank. A very nice and very pleasant lady! I also knew John. I had lost track of Maxine after her retirement, but often wondered, when I would pass her house, how she was doing. I did not know until today that she was in Villa Pines. May God bring you all comfort and strength for as long as you need, during this difficult time. Maxine is now with John…….and I remember he was the love of her life!!! May she rest in peace.
So sorry on your loss. RIP Maxine heaven received a Angel. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time