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Henry Maxfield Obituary
MASON CITY - Henry W. Maxfield, M.D., of Mason City died Thursday, April 10, 2007, at Mason City Area Nursing Home. He was 89 years old.
He was born in 1918 in Springfield, the son of James R. and Jennie H. Maxfield. He grew up in Pawnee. He graduated from Northwestern University. He interned in Yonkers, N.Y. He served Mason City for more than 40 years in family practice. He was a major in the U.S. Army, serving as base physician at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He was a staff member of Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church in Mason City.
He was an avid circus fan and a longtime member of Circus Fans of America. He helped start the Culpepper-Merriweather Circus, which still tours to this day. He was a dedicated conservationist.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Maxfield and John Maxfield; and two sisters, Alice Clayton and Winifred Nelsen.
Survived by his two sons, John (wife, Randi) of Chatham and Mark (wife, Amy) of East Peoria; two daughters, Marcia Bielser (husband, Earl) of Mason City and Carol Maxfield of Springfield; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee. Graveside services at Zion Cemetery in Pawnee will follow after the visitation, with the Rev. Randall Paine officiating. There will be a memorial celebration held in Mason City at a later date.
Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Maxfield
Leslie (Steveson) Ebright
April 23, 2007
To the Family of Dr. Henry Maxfield, Dr. Maxfield was our family doc for many years. My heart goes out to you at this time of loss.
Lonnie and Barbara Lee
April 16, 2007
We send condolences to our friend Carol and the Maxfield family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lonnie and Barbara Lee
and your friends at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Springfield
Bill Pepmeyer
April 15, 2007
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I could never put into words the amount of love and respect I have for "Doc". I'm so glad that he was able to realize his wish to bring the circus to Easton before he passed away. One of the proudest moments of my life was the day that he first talked to me about helping him with that goal. I asked him "Why did you call me, Doc, you know a lot of people that could help?" His reply -- "Because I KNOW that you can get it done!" Rest in peace "Doc". You will always be in my heart.
Kathy McLane
April 14, 2007
I too was brought into this world by Dr. Maxfield. So were my sister and brother...he tended to all of our childhood issues..he pierced my ears, he cut a chunk of metal off my pinky finger (on a holiday weekend no less)....the list goes on as I am sure it does for many others in the Mason City community. John, Mark and Marcia...my sincerest sympathy is with you all. And for my dear friend Carol...you are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time.
Melissa Heaton
April 14, 2007
My Dear Friend Carol,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Barbara Trabue
April 14, 2007
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Your dad was such a great doctor and friend. When I moved to Mason City in 1965, I was told there were three doctors to choose from. My husband's mother went to Dr. Means and his dad went to Dr. Maxfield. I chose Dr. Maxfield due to his Spfld. affiliations. He became a big part of our life as he delivered three of my children and helped us through many illnesses and childhood accidents. We will always remember the time he came to the front door of his home still eating a chicken leg to examine our son's finger that had been cut almost off in a storm door. He was, as they say in the movie Doc Hollywood, "beloved."
Barb and Jerry Trabue
Tim Shelabarger
April 13, 2007
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your dad. My doctor, my neighbor and my friend, the memories are many and very special.
Sincerely,
Tim
Linda Klein
April 13, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Susan Ewers LeGreco
April 13, 2007
I just wanted to let you four kids and your families know that I am remembering you at this time. Your Dad was a wonderful man who tirelessly served the people of Mason City for many years. I know his dedication went way beyond his duty when it came to our family. He was there not only to help heal, but to offer encouragement and support during some very hard times. We all owe him our deepest gratitude for all his help, and I know we remember him fondly. Please know you are all remembered in our prayers. Most sincerely!
Mary J. Ewers
April 13, 2007
John, Marcia, Carol & Mark:
My thoughts & Prayers are with all of you. Dr. Maxfield was so good to all of my family during his years of practice.
Betty Humphrey
April 13, 2007
John and Carol,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Karen Cummings
April 12, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Jean Sanders
April 12, 2007
Dr. Maxfield was an intelligent and kind person. Mason City was fortunate to have him as their doctor for so many years.
We send our condolence.
Mike Lockenour
April 12, 2007
Dr. Maxfield will be long remembered. He brought me into this world, nurtured my family and I through the years, I went to school and church with his children, and our lives crossed paths numerous times over the years. To say that my life is better because he was part of it would be an understatement. Thank You and God Bless You Dr. Maxfield. Mike Lockenour
Bobbie Bender
April 12, 2007
He was a unique man, with a unique family.His patients loved him so much, I remember as a child. My sympathy to John, Marcia, Mark and my friend Carol.
Jo Ann Barger & Family
April 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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