W. Maxine Noirfalise Obituary (1926 - 2020)

W. Maxine Noirfalise, 93 of Mt. Morris, IL died Saturday April 4, 2020 at 12:10PM at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris, IL. Maxine was born on September 21, 1926 in Solo, MO, the daughter of Charles Elmer and Ruby Olive (McKinney) Blankenship. Survivors include: two daughters: Pondalea (Al) Titterton of Byron, IL and Jannan Quinn of Pontiac, IL; four grandchildren: Britney (Jacob) Koenig, Samantha Quinn, Grant Titterton and Meredith (Joe) Barnes; five great grandchildren: Makenna, Adalynn, and Hudson Barnes and Elsie and Ellie Koenig. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, a son: Royce Noirfalise, a grandson: Kevin Quinn, and a sister: Naomi Montgomery. Maxine owned and operated Maxine's Beauty Salon and later was employed at the Army Ammunition Plant in Joliet, IL and at Quantum Chemical Corp. in Morris, IL. Retiring to Houston, MO, Maxine volunteered at the Texas County Memorial Hospital and worked on a committee for the Ozark Cemetery. Maxine enjoyed yardwork, gardening, and traveling with her family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maxine was a member of the Baptist faith. Private family graveside services will be held at South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, IL with Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Memorials in Maxine's name may be made to Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061; Pinecrest Community Good Samaritan Fund, 414 S. Wesley Ave, Mt Morris, IL; IL Spina Bifida Association, 2111 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707; or Middle TN Spina Bifida Association, 1032 Tyne Blvd, Nashville, TN 37220. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.