Maxine T. Borowiak Rhoades Obituary
The world bids farewell to Maxine T. Borowiak Rhoades of Belleville, Illinois, departing on January 11, 2026 at the age of 99. Maxine 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, Walter Borowiak and Kaneth Borowiak (Forys); her spouse Thomas James Rhoades; and her sister-in-law Lee (Mary Ann Borowiak). She is survived by: her son Michael Campeau (Barbara) of Richmond Heights, MO; her grandson Nathan Campeau (Marissa) of Ballwin, MO; her great grandchildren, Oliver and Vivian Campeau; her stepchildren, Jeannie Lucas of Tonawanda, NY, Richard Rhoades (Jackie) of Grand Junction, CO and Jonathan Rhoades (Robyn) of Cape Girardeau, MO; her stepgrandchildren, Ian Wallace (Rachel) of Gulf Shores, AL, Meredith Fournier of Sesser, IL and Arje Crawford (Todd) of St. Charles, MO; and her sibling's children, Sara Habbe (Randy) of Nashville, IL, Michael Borowiak (Sherrie) of Nashville, IL and Matthew Borowiak (Terri) of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by many other extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM and from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, January 22nd 2026 at 2:30 PM at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (726 Community Dr, Belleville, IL 62223). A burial was held on Friday, January 23rd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
