She was born September 24, 1925 in Bath, IL to James and Elsie (Nall) Brooks. She married Frank Roberts on September 26, 1944. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter, LaDonna Zimmerman; two grandsons, Gregg and Michael Zimmerman; and three sibling, Pauline Loeffler, Mildred Leverton, and Bill Brooks.
Surviving is her granddaughter, Crystal Zimmerman of Morton; a great-grandson, Timmothy Zimmerman of Georgia; a sister-in-law, Nancy Walker of Washington, and many nieces and nephews.
Maurene worked as a bag assembler for BEMIS bag for over 44 years before retiring in 1989. She will be remembered a as loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to work in her garden and read.
Cremation will be accorded. Remmert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences can be submitted to www.remmertfuneralhome.com.