Ada Maxine Aldrich Obituary (1920 - 2009)

Maxine Aldrich East Lansing Maxine Aldrich passed away on April 2, 2009, at the age of 88. She was born December 20, 1920, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Milo and Mabel Odiorne. She married Melvin P. Aldrich in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1997 after over 50 years of marriage. Maxine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She enjoyed maintaining a clean, harmonious household and preparing delicious meals for the enjoyment of others. Following Mel's retirement from Michigan Bell, in Lansing, in 1977, Maxine and Mel spent winters in Haines City, FL, and summers at the lake in Crystal, MI. Maxine's warm, generous, giving spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene A. Whittaker of East Lansing; grandsons Jeffrey B. (Maureen) Whittaker of Dearborn, Gregory A. Whittaker of Eaton Rapids, Lance Aldrich, and Sirius Surrat; great-grandchildren: Caitlin, Clare, Quinn and Conor Whittaker, and Breanna Conley; sister-in-law Mary Odiorne; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert S. Aldrich, and siblings: Earl Odiorne, Alice Rabbitt, Geraldine Williams, Francis Rossman, Hilda Murphy, and Dean Odiorne. Memorial donations in memory of Maxine Aldrich may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Sparrow Foundation, 1215 E. Michigan, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909, or that of the donor's choice. A memorial service will be held at a date yet to be determined. Attendees will be notified of arrangements by the family.