Unexpectedly, went home to the Lord, on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Maxine was born on October 20, 1942, a daughter of Max and Annetta Zielinski.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Kathleen (James) Cleary, Robert “Bob” (Cindy) Fagan, Bill (Terri) Fagan, Kelly (Joe Schuh) Siegl, and Shannon (Chad Firzlaff) Fagan; five grandchildren, Kori (Ryan) Sandberg, Kyle Siegl, Joshua Warichak, Mariah Fagan and Leah Fagan; beloved partner and best friend, William “Bill” Fagan; brother, Thomas (Karen) Zielinski and sister in-law, Barbara Zielinski. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Margaret “Marge” Poliak, brother, Jerome “Jer” Zielinski and nephew, Steve Zielinski.
Maxine was caring, devoted, and always there for her friends and family. She worked for many years as an Executive Administrative Assistant and was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church. With a quick wit and a great sense of humor, she had an innate ability to put a smile on your face. Spending time with others was everything to Maxine, whether with family and friends, in the community or at church, Maxine just loved interacting with others, especially with her grandkids. She enjoyed her morning cup of coffee, cooking, her shiny bling, playing cribbage, her favorite color purple, and of course, Maxine loved her Packers. Her warm smile and generous spirit will forever be cherished in the hearts of those who knew her.
The FIRST visitation for Maxine will be on Friday, August 15th from 4PM until the time of the prayer service at 6PM at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Sussex.
A SECOND visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16th, from 10AM until 10:45AM at St. James Catholic Church, W220 N6588 Town Line Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI. The Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. James Catholic Church are appreciated.
