Maxine Goetsch
May 08, 2012
Maxine Marie Goetsch, 77, was born May 18, 1934, in LuVerne, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Mary (Gronbach) Warmbier. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center.
Maxine married Dale Goetsch on September 12, 1964, in Des Moines, and to this union three daughters were born. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking, bowling and traveling. Above all else, she treasured the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Maxine is survived by her daughters, Dawn Jones (Mark) of Altoona, Iowa, Debbie Fisk (Jed) of Waukee, Iowa, and Danette Botts (Mike) of Newton, Iowa; grandchildren, Nicholas Jones (Angela) of Altoona, Iowa, Carrie Fisk of Clive, Iowa, Christopher Jones of Altoona, Iowa, Jonathan Botts of Troy, New York, Kelli Fisk of Clive, Iowa, and Kristin Botts of New Hartford, Iowa; great-granddaughter, Lidia Jones of Altoona, Iowa; sisters, Arlene Warmbier of Altoona, Iowa, and JoAnn Schafer (Chuck) of Heber Springs, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Goetsch, and two brothers, Donald Warmbier and Wayne Warmbier.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd Street, of which she was a member. Private burial will take place prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or the Jewish Life Center in memory of Maxine. Upon her passing, Maxine gave the gift of life to others as she was an organ and tissue donor.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Charlotte Buttin
05/12/2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jim/Julie Slebiska
05/12/2012
Sorry to hear about your mother. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Patsy Weldin
05/12/2012
I was so sorry to hear you lost your Mom. She was a good lady who liked to laugh. I remember Maxine & my mom sharing conversation & laughter.
Richard Tan
05/11/2012
Debbie and Jed, our prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief. May our Lord Jesus Christ bring peace and comfort to you all.
Connie Mitchell
05/10/2012
Dawn, Debbie, & Danette,
I have very fond memories of spending time with your mom and all of you at your house when we were children. My sympathy is shared with all of you. You are in my prayers.
Carole & Paul Steingrabe
05/10/2012
Dawn and family: please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother
Marlys & Vernon Jordan
05/09/2012
Dawn, Mark & Family:
May family surround you, friends comfort you, faith uphold you & loving memories heal you.
Sending our heartfelt sympathy,
Marlys & Vernon Jordan
Mark Dykstra
05/09/2012
My sympathy to all of the family at the loss of Maxine. She was a wonderful neighbor and will be remembered for her baking, sewing, smile, and the laughter we shared as we talked over the fence and at her new apartment. She will be missed.