Mary "Maxine" Humphreys, 99, of Burlington, died at 3:38 AM Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the New London Specialty Care.
Born September 1, 1918, in Ottumwa, IA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Helen Brown Emerson. On April 2, 1935, she married Jey G. Schafer in Fairfield, IA. He died January 17, 1958. On February 8, 1974, she married Calvin E. Humphreys in Washington, IA. He died November 25, 1988.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, in Creston, IA, a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #494 of Wayland, IA, charter member of ABWA of Washington, IA.
She was employed as a production and cost clerk at McCleery-Cumming for 12 years, and did bookkeeping at Conagra Mill in Washington for 4 years before retiring in April of 1974.
She especially enjoyed interior decorating and landscaping. She was an avid reader.
Survivors include one daughter, Janis Seering of Burlington; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Dean; two sisters, Dorothy and Virginia along with two brothers, Max and Edwin.
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mary's obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.