Maxine W. Reed, age 95, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away peacefully October 25, 2025 at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 23, 1931 and raised by Noble and Virgie Miller.

Maxine married Albert N. Reed on December 2, 1950. She retired from Eaton Industries (formerly King Seeley) in Kendallville. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville.

She was a talented organist and pianist and taught lessons to many young people. She also played for various churches on Sunday mornings, at many weddings and funerals.

Survivors include daughter, Elaine (Denny) Berkey of Kendallville, IN; son Mike (Mindy) Reed of Plymouth, IN; granddaughters Missy Bohannon of Carmel, Indiana; April Palarczyk of Lehigh Acres, FL; grandsons Justin (Jessica) Maxson, of Noblesville, IN; Doug (Amy) Allen, of Fort Wayne, IN; Kevin (Renee) Allen, of Huntertown, IN; Brian (Tiffany) Berkey, Rome City, IN; Magnum, Hogan & Xander Reed, Plymouth, IN; and 12 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Rosemary Maxson and Grandson, William S. Berkey.

A celebration of life will be held at the annual family reunion in July 2026.