She graduated from Arcola High School in 1943. Maxine worked for Indiana Michigan Power as an Accounting Clerk for over 31 years. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Maxine is survived by her children, Gregory Peck, Candice (Kenneth) Fries, Nancy (Kenneth) Kreigh, Jeffery (Fran) Hale, and Leslie (Dwight) Whitmer; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry Hille. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Hale and second husband, Edwin A. Peck.
Funeral service will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at Peace Lutheran Church (4900 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Monday, November 11, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Covington Knolls (8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Covington Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church.