Maxine McLaughlin Obituary
The passing of Maxine McLaughlin of Liberal, Kansas occurred on September 28, 2026. Maxine, born on January 6, 1935, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maxine McLaughlin to show support.
Maxine touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Maxine’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Ervin and Ina (Dankers) Elder; husband: Jack D. McLaughlin; children: Debbie Sumner (Dean), Rhonda McLaughlin (Shaun Bookless), Rita Foster (Clark), Deanna Burkhart (Jerry), and Randy McLaughlin; grandchildren: Chad, Jesse, and Derek Sumner, Dustin and Preston Johnson, Cierra and Cherish Bookless, Mitchell and Kari Foster, Alan and Joshua Burkhart, and Kinsley Sumner; sisters: Helen, Joyce, Karol, and Kay "Jean"; great-grandchildren: Jackson, Aubrey, Joslyn, Paisley, Arya and Kayden Sumner, Annie, Adrian and Wren Johnson, Mitchell, Jr (MJ) and Mason Foster, Jonas Temple, Rhett, Tate, Katie, Summer, Diesel, Jackie, Calvin and Eleanor Grace Burkhart; great-great-grandchildren: Mayzie and Tripp Watkins, Oliver and Milo Burkhart; other: Rev. Jeff Mitchell.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Miller Mortuary (908 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, KS 67901). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Miller Mortuary Chapel (908 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, KS 67901).
