Margie Ann Hallam Maxwell, 93, passed away at her home in West Lafayette at 3:42 am on July 7, 2026.  She was born at home in Carroll County on November 11, 1932; one of eleven children of Lowell Edward and Gladys Shafer Hallam. 

A long time resident of Brookston, she graduated from Brookston High School in 1950 and was a member of the Brookston Methodist Church. She married Hugh Alan Maxwell in Brookston at the home of his parents Jesse and Freida Jennings Maxwell on September 19, 1950. Together they created and operated the Frostop Drive In restaurant in 1964, which was a familiar Brookston destination for many years. Hugh preceded her in death on January 13, 2002.  

Margie was later employed at Duncan Meter.  She retired in 1987 and then wintered at Fisherman’s Cove Park in Tavares, FL for over 39 years, where she sang in the church choir and enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Harris. 

She lived independently in Tavares, Florida and Brookston, IN until she was 92 years old. In May 2025, she moved to West Lafayette Assisted Living and was an active participant in all the daily social events, rarely spending much time in her apartment. She was an avid card player and always played to win. In her younger years she enjoyed camping and square dancing “Prairie Promenaders.” More recently she played Bingo, Mahjong, and worked crossword and sudoku puzzles. 

She is survived by her 3 sons Roger (Tina) Maxwell of Mead, CO, John (Deborah) Maxwell of Brookston, IN, and Michael (Rhonda) Maxwell Terre Haute, IN. 8 grandchildren: Joe (Katrina) Maxwell, Cory (Stephanie) Maxwell, Seth (Jenna) Maxwell, Silas (Brynleigh) Maxwell, Ben (Ashley) Maxwell, Amber (Paul) Lemoine, Jon (Cassie) Wade, and Jeremiah Wade. 19 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Jackie “Banny” Lynn Hallam. Margie is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special sister-in-law, Connie

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. 3 sisters Eileen Hallam Shoff, Doris Hallam Medley, and Susan “Joann” Hallam Wyse. 6 brothers Frank Hallam, Charles Hallam, Richard Hallam, John Hallam, Ralph Hallam, and Lowell “Buck” Hallam.

Friends may call from 12:00 PM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 2:00 PM (EST) Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made in memory of Margie to the Brookston American Legion Post 251 or an organization of your choice. 

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