Ames – Maxine Faye Ames nee Johnson, age 91, passed away at home on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ames on August 11, 2010; her daughter, Cassie Ames on February 2, 2000; her parents, Roy Johnson and Cassie Irwin; her father and mother-in-law, Wesley and Edna Ames; her 3 sisters; 3 brothers-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law. Maxine is survived by her seven children, Patricia Burns, Diana (Gerrit) Verheij, Donald Ames II, Pamela (Dick) Clark, Cathleen (Bill) Van Oss, Daryl Ames and special granddaughter/ daughter Mishel (Mike) Fryman; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren. Per Maxine’s wishes cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the hospice of your choice in Maxine’s name. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. To share a photo, memory and to sign the online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
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Nana had such a good and loving heart. Sending prayers for all. 
- Chuck and Coreen Searcy
So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Maxine.
- Sandy Piccard Billingsley
Prayers to all the families üôèüèº Auntie make holds a special place in my heart and I‚Äôll have special memories to cherish. A little chuckle for the times at Meier outlet when I knew her and my mom were there before I even seen them. I can imagine my moms loud voice when she seen her sister again in heaven god bless your family and know that god can give you the comfort of his promise üíï
- Sue and Tom harris
RIP Mrs Ames Always so kind to every child in the neighborhood and never forgot us when she saw us as adults ❤️ Mary Piccard-Buzalski
- Buzalski, Mary
I remember so many things about Makie that it would fill a book Rest In Peace dear friend and Lady. Love and prayers to her family ❤️ Sandy and Terry Kopp
- Sandy Kopp
Love you so much grandma. You will forever live on in ours hearts.
- Amber Martinez
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