Maxine Skjegstad

Maxine Skjegstad

March 12, 1933 - March 30, 2020

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Maxine Joyce Skjegstad, 87, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Lutheran Church of Peace, Platteville. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

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Maxine was born in Platteville, Wisconsin, on March 12, 1933 the daughter of Leonard and Velma (Butson) Beyer. She attended White School and Platteville High School. She was married to Kenneth Henry on January 4, 1949. To this union there were three children, Donna Jean, Diane Kay, and Gary Leon. On January 28, 1977 she was united in marriage to Levern Skjegstad. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2012. Maxine drove school bus for six years, was a telephone operator at the Platteville Telephone Company for 12 year and an Avon representative for 13 years, until 1997. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church of Peace, where she was a Sunday school teacher, she served on the church council, altar committee and ELCA Women's board. Maxine enjoyed her family, reading, polishing her yard, and doing crossword puzzles.

Maxine is survived by three children, Donna Counselman, Diane (Charles) Paynter, Gary Henry (Peg Wilson); eight grandchildren, Sheri (John) Rathje, Eric (Shannon) Counselman, Lori (Terry) Ferkey, Brian (Laura) Counselman, Chad (Lisa) Manuell, Ryan (Jenny) Manuell, Gary (April) Henry, Jr., and Robert Henry; fifteen great-grandchildren, Owen and Anja Rathje, Esme and Cole Counselman, Analicia, Olivia, and Daniel Ferkey, Zinnia and Penelope Counselman, Bradyn and Taylor Manuell, Ava and Bennett Manuell, Miciah and Paityn Henry, Drake, Keirra, Khloe, Kyliegh, Korbin and Kason Henry; one sister, Betty (Floyd) VanNatta; three nephews, Randy, Rodney, and Steven VanNatta; step-children, Debbie (Jim) Ingberg, Sherry Lunder, Rick Skjegstad, and Glen Skjegstad; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild and seven great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levern; parents; and son-in-law, Dan Counselman.

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Sandy lefler osterhaus
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I am so sorry for your loss. Maxine was a special lady and friend . We worked together as telephone operators and later in life she was a resident with my mom at park place. I enjoyed visiting her there and had some good laughs And memories shared. She will be missed. Hugs to all of you at this difficult time.
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Sandy (Lee) Baker
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Donna and Diane, I am sorry to hear of your mother passing. Take comfort in your family at this time.
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Randy and Kari Van Natta
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Wonderful memories of Aunt Maxine! She loved to play cards and we have great memories of her shrew play at the euchre table at cousin's weekend!
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Anna Pennington
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Please accept my sympathy on the death of Maxine. I always enjoyed her at church. She always had a kind word and smile. R.I.P. Maxine
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Sue Kastner
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It was such an honor to take care of Maxine. She made me laugh so many times. I will miss her so much!😥😥
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Deb David
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My deepest sympathies on the passing of Maxine. She was one of my "special" residents. We teased each other frequently & shared so many laughs. And, a few nightly prayers. I will miss her belly laugh & huge smile. May she RIP. I can see her smiling & visiting with all the Angel's as she joined her Lord & Savior in heaven. So sorry for your loss, Deb David Park Place RA

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