Maxine Wales

Maxine Wales, 93, of Moline, passed away February 26, 2020, at Avonlea Cottage in Milan.

Funeral service will be on Sunday March 1, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Private burial will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Moline.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Maxine was born on February 28, 1926, in Coal Valley, the daughter of Floyd William & Helen Frances (Quick) Spargo.  Maxine married Donald H. Wales on July 14, 1945 in Coal Valley.  She was employed by Eagle Signal then later for Moline School District in the cafeteria.  Maxine loved painting and crocheting, but she was most known for always taking care of others.

Survivors include her granddaughter, Amanda K. Wales; cousin, Karen Miller and her daughters, Lori (Ed) Baranowski, Julie (Steve) Gowey.  Special thank you for all the care given by Robin Linville and Donna & Bob Strabley.

She was preceded by her husband, son Clifford Allen Wales, daughter-in-law Mary Wales.

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