Maxine Vercande

MAXINE VERCANDE

Brooklyn

Maxine Pearl Vercande, 93, of Brooklyn, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Brian Shepley officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn.

Memorials may be contributed to P.A.L.S. (Poweshiek Animal League Shelter).

Maxine is survived by her sons, Dennis and Ronald (Javerne), both of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Jessi Patterson (Dallas) of Willard, Mo., Diana Lindquist of Gilbertville, Jenni Vercande of Cedar Rapids and Dustin Vercande (Erin) of Decorah; and six great-grandchildren, Kegan Patterson, Sydni Patterson, Jake Lindquist, Sawyer Vercande, Cashton Vercande and Jaques Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence, in 2008; three brothers, Harold, Frank and Albert; and a sister, Lois Gross.

Maxine Pearl Kann was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of William and Maud Robey Kann. She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1938 and worked at Neff's Cafe for several years. Maxine and Lawrence "Pat" Vercande were wed Feb. 18, 1946, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brooklyn. The couple farmed southeast of Brooklyn for many years. Maxine also was a Home Interiors representative. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brooklyn and the Neighbor Betterment Club.

She loved her pets, the cats, dogs and fish, and especially exotic birds. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was interested in all their activities.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.klosterfuneral home.com.