STEELEVILLE – Maxine C. Diercks, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Maxine was born on June 27, 1934, the daughter of Ralph and Bessie (Kline) Guin. She married William L. Dierks on September 28, 1952, in Santa Maria, CA. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2017.  Maxine was a homemaker and a former custodian of Wesley United Methodist Church, Percy, IL. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Joy Quilting Club, Percy, IL. Maxine loved doing puzzles, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.

Maxine is survived by her children: Michael (Debby) Diercks of Marion, IL, Marsha (Neil) Rodewald of Campbell Hill, IL, James (Marilyn) Diercks of Ava, IL; twenty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one son, Richard.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, with Rev. James Tinzmann officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, where friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, on Monday, June 19, 2023. Memorials may be given to Wesley United Methodist Church, Percy, IL, c/o Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL, 62288.