Maxine J. Rathje, 90, of E. Third Ave., Elkhorn, died Friday Dec. 21, 2012 at Lakeland Health Care Center. She was born July 30, 1922 in Hebron, Ind., the daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Barton) Stewart. Maxine was united in marriage to Marcel Rathje on April 19, 1941 in Manteno, Ill.
She worked for many years with the Elkhorn TruValue Hardware Store and then with Clark Office Supply, retiring in 1990.
She is survived by her three children, Wayne (Cathy) Rathje of Elkhorn, Marsha Rathje of Madison, and Gayla Rathje of Elkhorn; three grandchildren, Mark (Amanda) Rathje, Adam (Lori) Rathje and Sonya (Jason) Battersby; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Marcel; her son, Jerry; and her sister, Ruth Shelton.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in her name can be sent to Lakeland Health Care Center, 1922 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI, 53121. An online guest registry is available at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.
Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory is assisting the family.
