Maxine Hanneman

Maxine Elaine Hanneman, age 89, of Carroll passed away on Jan. 24th at the Carroll Health Center.

Born on April 15th, 1925 in Jefferson she was the daughter of Thomas and Dora (Harrison) Millett. Maxine grew up in Jefferson, and graduated from Jefferson High School.  Following high school, Maxine worked at various jobs until she was married to Earl “Eddie” Hanneman on April 20th, 1944.  The ceremony took place in San Francisco, while he was on furlough with the Navy before being shipped out to serve in combat overseas during World War II.  After the War, the couple reunited, and moved to Carroll in 1945, where Maxine would spend her initial years here as a devoted wife, homemaker, and the raising of their 3 children.  Eddie passed away over Labor Day weekend in 1964.  Following his death, Maxine went to work for the Carroll County Assessor’s office, and then for the Carroll County Extension Service and 4-H, until her retirement in 1990.

Maxine has touched the life of many people.  Her commitment to serving our community, the First United Methodist Church, and those in need is second to none.  She will be fondly remembered as a devout member of the UMW, the children’s ministry, and teaching Sunday School.  Others will know her from being the secretary for the Carroll Swim Team during its early days, or her active roles in many of the Carroll Community Theater plays like Dutch Treat, Fishing Hat, Meet me in St. Louis.

Maxine belonged to the Signet Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, and served Meals on Wheels for many years.  Maxine enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting, and crossword puzzles.  Maxine knitted over 40 afghans for family and friends as gifts.  She also frequently quilted with her sisters of the Eastern Star, and shared in fellowship weekly through several coffee clubs.  Along with her own children’s children, there are many youngsters that enjoyed sharing in Maxine’s life who lovingly know and refer to her as “Grandma Max”.

Maxine is survived by a daughter Sandra Warnock of Lawrence, Kan.; two sons: Dan Hanneman of Carroll, and Kenny Hanneman and his wife Roberta of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; three grandchildren: JD Warnock and his wife Sara of Lawrence, Kan., Robert E. Hanneman of Hanahan, S.C., and Amanda L. Bratcher and her husband Chase of Awendaw, S.C.; two great grandchildren: Gage and Elsa; several nieces, nephews, and countless good friends.  Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Eddie, and a sister Elsie Stanfield.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 30th at the First United Methodist Church in Carroll with Rev. Dennis Bailey officiating.  Friends may call at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll after 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 29th, where there will be a prayer service held at 6:30 p.m., followed by an Eastern Star Memorial Service. The casket will be moved to the church at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 where visitation will resume until the time of service.  Organist for the service will be Ellen Severin, and soloist will be John Wagner.  Casket bearers will be Tim Hanneman, J.D. Warnock, Robert Hanneman, Lonny Lehrkamp, Mike Sikkema, and Mike Wyatt.  Burial will be in the Carroll City Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for the family atwww.dahnandwoodhouse.com.