Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Maxine R. Williams

Feb. 3, 1923 - May 16, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 5/18/2008
SOUTH BEND - Maxine R. Williams, 85, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, in the Cardinal Nursing Home, South Bend. She was a homemaker most of her life and worked for three years at the South Bend Court House in Probate Court. She was born on February 3, 1923, in East Grand Rapids, MI, to Harry Frederick and Gayle (Travis) Dailey.

 

On June 20, 1942, in Seattle, WA, she married Harry Earl Williams, who preceded her in death on December 31, 1993. Maxine had lived in South Bend for the past 61 years. Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Sharon L. Menczynski and Betty D. (Gene) Klosinski, both of South Bend; four sons, James E. (Terry) Williams of Lebanon, PA, Timothy A. (Karin) Williams of Walpole, NH, Paul A. Williams of Elkhart and Mark G. (Jacqueline) Williams of Mishawaka; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Also surviving are a sister, Judith Elifritz of South Bend; and a brother, Harry (Mary) Dailey of South Bend. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Bruce Williams, and a brother, Charles Dailey.

 

A private visitation will be held for Maxine in the Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, with cremation to follow. Inurnment will take place at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Maxine enjoyed her large family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved dining out, nature, Lake Michigan and being outdoors. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Maxine R. Williams be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.