Submitted by: Dan Rich

Maxine S. Weber

July 27, 1921 - Nov. 10, 2008

South Bend Tribune 11/13/2008
OSCEOLA - Maxine S. Weber, 87, of Osceola, passed away peacefully at 7:29 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Maxine was born on July 27, 1921, to William and Emily (Forbes) Stein. She was the youngest of three children. She is survived by her husband, Robert Weber of South Bend; one sister, Pauline Martin of Port St. Lucie, FL; twin nieces, Eloise Myers of Rochester, NY, and Lorraine Stickel of Juneau, AK; grandnieces, Elizabeth Stickel, Joyce, Jackie and Jamie Myers; and a grandnephew, Daniel Stickel. Maxine obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago in meteorology. She forecasted for many years at the South Bend Weather Bureau. Maxine met her husband, Bob, at the South Bend Tennis Club. They both shared a passion and excelled in tennis. Maxine was known for always being upbeat and energetic. She delighted in simple pleasures, being outdoors, boating, ice skating and fishing, to mention a few. She was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was also one of the first women to obtain a pilot's license in the Kalamazoo Aviators Club. She was a member of a local photo club for many years and took the photos of her niece's wedding, capturing many special family moments. Most of all, Maxine will be remembered for being caring and helpful to family members in their time of need. She will be greatly missed by all.