Photo courtesy of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services - Kellyville
Kellyville, Oklahoma
Jan 10, 1949 – Sep 12, 2021
Michael A. Maxwell, 72, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born January 10, 1949, in Meriden, Kansas to John Henry Maxwell Sr. and Evelyn Lumsden Maxwell.
Michael was retired from several inside parts sale’s positions of 6 ½ years but he never retired from his honey-do’s. However, two years of sickness caused his honey-do list to get quite lengthy.
Michael is preceded in death by biological parents John Maxwell Sr. and Evelyn Maxwell; foster-parents John R. and Mary Lou Wiederholt; infant half-sister Bobbie Lou Jones, foster-sister Theresa Marie Schneider and infant foster-brother Robert John Wiederholt.
He is survived by wife of 31 years Phyllis Hughes-Maxwell; biological daughter Kimberly Grandon of Kansas; stepdaughter Valerie Thomas of Arizona; stepson Roger Butler of Sand Springs; 5 biological grandchildren of Kansas; 5 step-grandchildren of Sand Springs and Arizona; one step-great grandson on the way; brother John Maxwell of Kansas; half-brother Frank Bernatowicz; foster-brothers Mike and Pat Wiederholt; half-sisters Sue Brown, Agnes Totman, Martha Arreola, Cindy Teichert, Gwen Zielke and 5 foster-sisters Betty Miller, Katie Rockers, JoAnn Bradford, Jackie Wiederholt and Margie Highberger and many other family members and friends.
Memorial services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Traditions Funeral Chapel in Kellyville.
There will be a 2nd Celebration of life held in Garnett KS on Saturday, Oct 16th for those who want to attend. Contact Phyllis for further details.
Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.
“The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory.”
Mike was a neighbor who always called out and waved at me when I walked by him sitting on his front porch in the mornings. I didn't know Mike well but I enjoyed the times I stopped to visit with him and his wife, he always had a friendly greeting and a smile, that's how I will remember him. I'm certain Mike is missed by his family and many friends, I'll miss him on my walks. Rest in Peace Mike, Ken
Ken Webb
September 20, 2021 | Sapulpa, OK | Neighbor
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Mike.
Steve Undem
September 14, 2021 | Morrow, AR | Coworker
mike was a great co worker always fun and funny to be around, there was never a dull moment, will be greatly missed, he always made everyone feel welcome and always talked about his family they were a great life to him
kyle, clayton, shirley kubota center
September 14, 2021 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
When i was a kid, i would go up to kansas during the summers and spend a lot at uncle JRs farm. Mike was older than me but he always went out of his way to make a city boy feel welcome and useful at the farm. He never really acknowledged or maybe wasnt aware of how much his quiet presence and support meant to me all the years since then. God bless you Mike!
-jimmy wiederholt
Jim Wiederholt
September 14, 2021 | Chouteau, OK | Family
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and your family. Love and prayers.
Debbie Butler-Burns
September 13, 2021 | Wichita, KS | Family
