Maxine Drechsel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maxine Drechsel of Albion, Illinois, who passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maxine Drechsel to pay them a last tribute.
As Maxine departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Maxine may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Maxine leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fenton Merle Neal and Goldie Mae Neal (Henke); her husband Leroy J. Drechsel; and her siblings, Clarence Neal, Stella Munds and Bud Neal.
She is survived by: her daughters, Pam Drechsel and Lynn Kelsey (Doug); her grandchildren, Marissa Kelsey and Nathan Kelsey; and her sister Velma Reimenschneider. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Little Prairie Christian Church (857 County Rd 200 E, Albion, IL 62806). A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
