Maxine L Heinzelman

August 11, 1923 - January 3, 2015


Maxine L. (Gilmore) Heinzelman, 91 of Remington died at 3:40 am (CST), Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital of Watseka, IL. She was born August 11, 1923 in Jasper County, IN to the late Elmer and Lora (Culp) Gilmore. She was a 1941 graduate of Monon High School. On December 15, 1944 Maxine married the love of her life Alva Heinzelman and they were married for 59 years. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2003. She was baptized in Lee Church and attended Zion Mennonite Church. She more recently attended Faith Christian Tabernacle. Maxine worked as a nurse's aid, was a farm wife, and a community volunteer. She was Past President of the County Homemakers Association, was a 72 year member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows/Rebekahs and was one of the first members of Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District Recycling, starting Remington's Recycling Center. Maxine enjoyed sewing for Riley Hospital and Care Centers, playing euchre with friends, and teaching music. She played numerous musical instruments and loved entertaining for various groups in the area. She is survived by her 3 children, Carlotta Larsh of Brownsburg, David (Priscilla) Heinzelman of Greenfield, Pamela (Paul) Brooks of Wolcott; 5 grandsons, Randy (Gina) Price of Pittsboro, Chris (Angie) Price of Pittsboro, Rod (Tracey) Brooks of Wolcott, Kyle Brooks of Fishers, Lance (Kate) Brooks of Remington; 9 great grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; 1 sister, Lola Mae Wise of South Bend; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 5 siblings, Raymond Gilmore, Opal Clark, Velda DuVall, Maybeth Brandenburg, and Elberta Cook. Friends may call from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST), Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Guy Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Remington Cemetery in Remington. Memorial contributions may be made in Maxine's name to the Jasper County Homemakers Association, Jasper County Fair Association or to the organization of the donor's choice. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com


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Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, Remington

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