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1922 - 2014
 Maxine Helen (Ruppert) Guilfoyle passed away quietly on July 2, 2014 surrounded by loved ones and after a short illness. She was preceded in death by Wayne, her husband of 70 years, three of her sisters and one brother. She is survived by all five of her children, Judy Wiersma (Ken), Jim Guilfoyle (Annette), Diane Hoover (Mike), Al Guilfoyle (Gloria) and Tom Guilfoyle (Sandy), fourteen grand children, thirteen great grand children, her sister Geraldine Knapp and brother Bernard Ruppert (Laurie). In her 92 ½ years, she accomplished things she could not have even imagined growing up as a farm girl in rural central Michigan and along the way provided an incredible role model for her children and others who knew her. Graduating from Lakeview High School in 1938, she continued her quest for education while raising and helping to support her family and earned her Associates Degree from Montcalm Community College in 1981 at the age of 59. Her jobs during her working life ranged from factory work to house cleaning to Postmistress of the Gowen, Michigan Post Office, from which she retired in 1986. She was proud of her travels that took her to all corners of the continental US as well as to Australia, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and Cuba. Her family is especially proud of the work she did in her community, serving as a Hospice Volunteer and board member, mentor for elementary school children, tutor in the adult literacy program, volunteer with the countys Commission on Aging, sewing quilts for new babies in her life, and her support for Settlement Lutheran Church and their food pantry. She influenced numerous generations of youngsters and families through her hours providing childcare at The Club Fitness Center in Greenville over almost 20 years. In support of her belief in the importance of education, she established the Guilfoyle Family Scholarship Fund providing college scholarships for graduates of Lakeview High School. Viewing will be held at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the service on Wednesday July 9th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers for Maxine, the family requests gifts in her name to the Guilfoyle Family Scholarship Fund through the Lakeview Area Community Fund of the Greenville Area Community Foundation, 101 N. Lafayette, Greenville, MI 48838.
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Bob and Fran Schuleit
Tuesday July 8, 2014 at
2:12 PM
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Dear Guilfoyle family,
Our deep condolences. We wish you comfort in remembering Mrs. Guilfoyle. She was a remarkable woman.
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Emma Rogera
Monday July 7, 2014 at
5:47 PM
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Did her hair for many years will miss her
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Diane Avra
Monday July 7, 2014 at
9:31 AM
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Sincerest condolences to the entire family.
Thinking of you Nancy (Watson)!! May the Lord comfort you in the loss of your adorable grandma.
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Jill Petersen-McKay
Monday July 7, 2014 at
7:48 AM
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You will be missed Aunt Maxine.
Please hug Uncle Wayne, Gma Evelyn, and Gpa Stan for me.
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Tom & Cathy Cornell
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
8:40 AM
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Tom & Sandy and all the Guilfoyle Family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
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GLENDA WING
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
7:16 AM
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MY sincere sympathy to the family of Maxine Guilfoyle. I always enjoyed chatting with her when she did child care at the club She was a wonderful women. She will be missed by all who knew her My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Glenda Wing
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Debbie Dyer
Friday July 4, 2014 at
9:07 PM
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I remember spending many hours at your home with Diane and it was always a good time. Maxine was a great lady and will be missed by many. Sorry for the loss to all the family.
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Ron &Cheryl Porter
Friday July 4, 2014 at
3:31 PM
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Blessings to the family for your loss of a wonderful women!
Ron and Cheryl
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Marlene Wheeler Grams
Friday July 4, 2014 at
3:20 PM
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For all the Guilfoyle family, I send my condolences. So glad that Sara and I were able to be with all of you on Wed. and offer you Communion, and share our prayers with you. May God be with you, and bring you peace.
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Terry & Jan Horst
Friday July 4, 2014 at
2:47 PM
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All & Gloria, your Mom was such a sweet woman, a real role model. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Linda Hansen
Friday July 4, 2014 at
12:12 PM
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Maxine was such a grand lady with an infectious laugh and a caring heart. She will be greatly missed by so many whose lives she touched.
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Penny & Glenn Dora
Friday July 4, 2014 at
9:58 AM
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Al & Gloria: Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Many thoughts and prayers for you all. God bless you.
Penny & Glenn Dora
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Bradley's
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
11:07 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Maxine will be missed by many. May god comfort and bless you all.
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Pat Henderson
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
9:33 PM
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I'm so very sorry to hear of Ms. Maxine passing away. I'm glad I had the honor of meeting her. She was a very sweet lady and I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Please accept my sincere condolences. God Bless.
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margaret sims
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
9:31 PM
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I so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Psalm 72:12. For he will deliver the poor one crying for help. Also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Kay Young (Harris)
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
8:37 PM
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Your mother had a wonderful life she was always busy, I'm sorry for your loss.
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