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Upon honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Chuck and Maxine moved to Sublette, Kansas where they loved and farmed for many years. In addition to the time spent farming and raising children, Maxine enjoyed sewing, crafting, flower gardening, and games of all kinds. Bridge was her favorite, but she also enjoyed Pinochle, Scrabble, and many others.
She is survived by three children, Jerrilyn Rudisill and husband Wayne of Whitney, TX, Genita Parr and husband Nick of Bucklin, KS, and Rick Ellsaesser and wife Sheila of Charlotte, NC; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; siblings, Ruth Weidensaul of Wichita, KS, Nita (Birney) McDaniel of Ovilla, Tx, Marjorie (Leonard) Roxstrom of Mount Vernon, WA, and Gary Giles and wife Suzanne of Seaford, VA;
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Louzelle Giles; husband, Chuck Ellsaesser; infant grandson, Stacy Wayne Connor; siblings, Cpl. Marvin Giles, Vera Marie Giles, and Charles E. Giles.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Haskell County Cemetery, with lunch following the service at the Haskell County Museum.
Suggested memorial contribution to CareTechs (a nonprofit for Haskell County EMS support) or the donor's choice in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200. Sublette, KS 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFuneralHome.com.
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