Maxine J Eichem

View Memorial Video Maxine J. Eichem, 85, Louisville, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, Kansas. She was born December 10, 1934 on her family’s farm west of Wamego, the daughter of Theodore H. and Margaret (Brockish) Straub. She attended Rural Elementary School District 82 and graduated from Wamego High School in 1952. Following her graduation, Maxine married Lester William Eichem on June 18, 1952 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church of Wamego. Lester preceded Maxine in death on May 12, 2018. Maxine was homemaker and also worked for many people inside and outside of their homes until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed doing crafts, card parties, sewing, participating in local parades, especially the annual 4th of July and Christmas parades. She volunteered as a group leader for the Sante Fe Trail youth trips several times. She had a very strong work ethic and wasn’t afraid to take on any job. Maxine is survived by two daughters: Vickie Ritchie of McFarland, KS, Martie Baker of Wamego, KS; one sister, Rita Muckenthaler, St. Marys, KS; eight grandchildren, Chuck, Rennee, Michael, Mathew, Joceline, Robbyn, Billy Joe, Trish; 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Wendy and Ted Eichem, two son-in-laws, Charlie Ritchie and Kevin Baker; two brothers, Joseph and Dale Straub; and two sisters, Theola Bearman and Pauline Ellis A Rosary will be recited Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation following the Rosary until 8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church of Wamego, with burial to follow in Louisville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Maxine Eichem memorial, which will be designated later, and those may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547. Online condolences may be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com