Maxine Mae Edwards Obituary
The passing of Maxine Mae Edwards of Belleville, Illinois occurred on July 31, 2026. Maxine, born on December 16, 1945, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maxine Mae Edwards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband James "Barney" Edwards; her parents, LeRoy Sprehe and Verena Sprehe (Dries); her brother Wayne; and her nephew Bradley Michael (Shelby).
She is survived by: her children, Kristi Edwards, Kimberly Slater (Oscar) and James Edwards (Jessica (Carr)); her grandchildren, Jacob Slater (Kimberly) and Kinsley Edwards (Kristi); and her sister Shelby Mehrtens (Sprehe). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in Maxine's honor to Pritchett Cemetery, to the family to help cover additional expenses, or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
