Maxine C. Olson Eisenhauer's Obituary
White Cloud - Maxine C. Olson Eisenhauer, 84, of White Cloud, passed away January 3, 2024, in Zephyrhills, FL, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 21, 1939, in Fremont, the daughter of Lambert and Pauline (Welsh) Kaiser, and graduated from White Cloud High School in 1957. Maxine married Herman Olson on April 11, 1959, and they made their home and raised their children in Goodwell Township .
For 34 years, Maxine worked in the Accounting Department at Gerber Products in Fremont until retiring. She served as the Goodwell Township Treasurer for 8 years, and formerly served on the Pineview School Board. Maxine also volunteered helping others with their tax returns after retirement.
Maxine wintered in Zephyrhills, where she enjoyed her daily walks, and playing cards and games. Spending time travelling with family and friends was important to Maxine, and she loved cooking dinners, baking treats, and making fudge and jam for them. She also enjoyed gardening, taking special care of her raspberries and strawberries.
Herman passed away on April 1, 1998. On January 6, 2006, she married Albert Eisenhauer, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Greg (Colleen) Olson of White Cloud and Sally (Scott) Day of Brighton; her grandchildren, Kara (Ryan) Pellerito of Big Rapids, Stacy (Justin) Johnson of Big Rapids, Anderson Day and Kennedy Day both of Brighton; her great grandchildren Mason and Clay Pellerito, and Paisley and Layne Johnson; her brothers Jerry (Garnet) Kaiser and Dennis (Mary) Kaiser both of White Cloud; her sister-in-law Doreen Kaiser of White Cloud; and several nieces and nephews. Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents, and brother Donald Kaiser.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Mohnke Janowicz Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor Jeremy Wicks officiating. Maxines's family will greet friends from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the funeral home, and beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions in Maxine's name may be made to Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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