Ellen Maxine Melton, age 96, a resident of Trego, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Spooner Health in Spooner.

Maxine was born on August 11, 1926, in Rice Lake, to parents Clarence and Ellen (Shaver) Lawrence.

She was the 4th of 12 children. She was united in marriage to Athol Pierce on July 6, 1943, in Pine city, MN, and together they worked their farm before and then after Athol’s service in World War II. After Athol’s death in 1983, she was united in marriage to Marvin “Mard” Melton in 1991, and lived in Camas, WA until moving back to Stone Lake, WI. After Mard’s death, she moved back to Trego to be closer to her family.

Maxine is survived by her children: Jeffery (Jean) Pierce of Trego, WI, Sherry (James) Schroeder of Trego, WI, Harlan Pierce of Trego, Brian (Sandra) Pierce of Grandview, WI, and Timothy (Sharon) Pierce of Trego, WI. She is also survived by 12 very special grandchildren Jerad Pierce, Kyle (Kari) Pierce, Jessica (Alex) Gardner, Angela (Chuck) Tellefson, David (Kalli) Schroeder, Kasey, Stefany (Jeremy) Kling, Thomas (Jessica) Pierce, Jenny Pierce (John Master), Jamie (Travis) Roberts, Timothy “TJ” Pierce, and David (Sarah) Spears. She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson on the way, as well as many special nieces, nephews, and friends. She is survived by brothers: Larry (Mary Lou) Lawrence, Bob Lawrence, and sister Ruth Ann Halverson, all of Spooner.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Athol Pierce in 1983, Marvin Melton in 2012, 4 premature infant sons, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

We have lost a very special lady. She welcomed lots of family members into her home and was loved by all who knew her. She will be remembered for her delicious homemade meals, breads, pies, cakes, and cookies, as well as many have been recipients of her slippers, mittens, sweaters, and crocheted doilies. She was also known for her baked goods at the Trego Dinner Bell. She was a long-time member of Washburn County Homemakers. She enjoyed cribbage games and puzzles. Church was important to her, and she enjoyed going to church in Stone Lake and then the Trego Community Church in Trego. She loved getting hugs.

A celebration of Maxine’s life will be held on March 18, 2023, at noon at the Trego Community Church in Trego with Pastor Bill Lee officiating. Visitation will be held at the Church for 1 hour prior to the service from 11- noon. Interment will take place in the Spring at the Spooner Cemetery next to Athol.

Last Update: Feb 07, 2023 1:56 pm CST