Maxine Litchkey
October 28, 2012
Maxine Litchkey, 87, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born September 27, 1925, in Des Moines, to Jesse and Ruth Lacher.
Maxine was a Line Leader for Parker Brothers for 17 years. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Maxine is survived by her husband of 70 years, Warren Litchkey, Sr., of Johnston; daughter, Norma (Jerry) Ward of Johnston; son, Warren “Buzz” (Becky) Litchkey of Des Moines; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Ridgedale Cemetery in Johnston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Maxine.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Richard McCarl's
11/02/2012
We are so sorry for your loss, we have been neighbors for many years and they were espcially good to my Aunt, Jetta Burke, who lived beside them until her death. She, Maxine, stood up to City Hall with the rest of us. I was proud to know her and wish her husband well.
Kristy Kunze
10/30/2012
I am sorry for your loss, she was a great women and I was happy to be part of her life for some time. She will be greatly missed.
Marv & Deb Selas
10/30/2012
Cherish the great memories!!
Sharon Applegate
10/29/2012
My heart goes out to the family of Maxine. I am honored to have had Aunt Maxine and her loving family as a part of my life. She will be missed greatly.