Maxine Lorraine Happel's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Victor, Iowa

Maxine Lorraine Happel

February 23, 1934 - March 17, 2025 (91 years old)

Victor, Iowa

Maxine Lorraine Happel's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Victor, Iowa

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Smith Funeral Home

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Maxine Lorraine Happel

February 23, 1934 - March 17, 2025 (91 years old)

Victor, Iowa

Maxine Lorraine Happel Obituary

The world bids farewell to Maxine Lorraine Happel of Victor, Iowa, departing on March 17, 2025 at the age of 91. Maxine Lorraine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Braksiek and Goldie Braksiek (Ahrens); her husband Melvin Happel of John's Lutheran Church; her sister Lurline Gardemann; and her siblings-in-law, Douglas Gardemann, Robert Happel, Luanna Happel and Marie Happel.

She is survived by: her children, Carol Prather (David) of Victor, IA, Cindy Happel of Victor, IA and Gary Happel of Ladora, IA; her grandchildren, Chris Furler (Amber) of Castle Rock, CO, Greg Prather of Belle Plaine, IA, Shawn Prather of Victor, IA, Tyler Happel (Samantha) of Keystone, IA and Tawny Schafbuch (Sean) of Cedar Rapids, IA; and her great grandchildren, Lincoln, Landon, Pierson Furler of Castle Rock, CO, Malcolm, Quinn and Colin Happel of Keystone, IA..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to St. James Lutheran Church and mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 485, Victor, IA 52347.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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Mar 23

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Smith Funeral Home - Victor
808 4th St, Victor, IA 52347

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Mar 24

Funeral service

St. James Lutheran Church
501 Washington St, Victor, IA 52347

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