Mrs. Maxine Fish, 95, of Rochester passed away at 2:15 AM  on December 25, 2024.

In Fulton County, on May 3, 1929, Maxine Reese was born to Lloyd and Donna Collins Reese. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister and four brothers.  She graduated from Argos High School.

Maxine and Dale V.  Fish were married on May 15, 1949, on the farm in Richland Center.  They enjoyed over 75 years of life's adventures.  From their union came 3 wonderful children Barbara, Diane and Merlyn.  The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three more generations.

Many will remember Maxine working at Wile's Department Store or at Woodlawn Hospital's medical records. As a talented baker, she made many celebration cakes for weddings, graduations and special birthdays.  Maxine was a devoted member of Whippoorwill Community  Church for over 70 years.  She served the church as organist for many of those years accompanying the congregation with inspiring worship music.

Maxine is lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale; two daughters: Barbara Clark and husband Rick of Green Bay, WI; Diane Fish, of Kansas City, MO;  a son, Merlyn Fish and wife Sharon of Wooster, OH; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; a sister, Bonnie Baker of Mentone;  one brother, Richard Reese and wife Cora of Denver; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Maxine in death are her parents and the three Reese brothers:  W. Gene, Wayne and V. Maynard.

A celebration of the life of Maxine Fish will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Brian Sewell will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until the hour of the service in the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.