Maxine L. McFarren

About Maxine

Maxine L. McFarren, 95, of Park Rapids passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.

Maxine was born on Oct. 21, 1928 in Litchville, ND to Louis and Margaret (Pickar) Karl. She grew up and attended school in Litchville, graduating with the class of 1946 from Marion High School. She and her family moved to Hoquiam, WA, where they spent the winter before relocating to a small farm near Akeley.

Maxine worked at the Munsingwear apparel plant in Park Rapids for a short time before being untied in marriage to George McFarren on October 9, 1948 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Akeley. The young couple made their home in Park Rapids where they raised their family of two girls and three boys.

After their children were grown, Maxine began working at the River Room restaurant. She also worked at Bishops Department Store, retiring in 1994. After their retirements, she and George enjoyed many winters at New Braunfels, TX.

Maxine was an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, the Catholic Order of Foresters, Headwaters Ladies Golf Association, and Otto Hendrickson American Legion Post #212 Auxiliary. She was an avid card player, especially enjoyed Bridge.

Maxine is survived by her two daughters – Lynette McFarren of Park Rapids; Paulette (Jim) Schmitz of Detroit Lakes; her 3 sons – Randy (Sharon) of Park Rapids; Danny (Vicki) of Park Rapids; Patrick (Sherri) of West Fargo. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; her sister – Doris Beckerleg; sister-in-law Judy Karl Duclos; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband George in 2012; her parents; 2 sisters – Luella Schueler and Elsie Beckerleg; and two brothers Louis and Rod Karl.

Maxine was born on Oct. 21, 1928 in Litchville, ND to Louis and Margaret (Pickar) Karl. She grew up and attended school in Litchville, graduating with the class of 1946 from Marion High School. She and her family moved to Hoquiam, WA, where they spent the winter before relocating to a small farm near Akeley. Maxine worked at the Munsingwear apparel plant in Park Rapids for a short time before being untied in marriage to George McFarren on October 9, 1948 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Akeley. The young couple made their home in Park Rapids where they raised their family of two girls and three boy. After their children were grown, Maxine began working at the River Room restaurant. She also worked at Bishops Department Store, retiring in 1994. After their retirements, she and George enjoyed many winters at New Braunfels, TX.

Maxine was an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, the Catholic Order of

Foresters, Headwaters Ladies Golf Association, and Otto Hendrickson American Legion Post

#212 Auxiliary. She was an avid card player, especially enjoyed Bridge.

Maxine is survived by her two daughters – Lynette McFarren of Park Rapids; Paulette (Jim) Schmitz of Detroit Lakes; her 3 sons – Randy (Sharon) of Park Rapids; Danny (Vicki) of Park Rapids; Patrick (Sherri) of West Fargo. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; her sister – Doris Beckerleg; sister-in-law Judy Karl Duclos; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband George in 2012; her parents; 2 sisters –Luella Schueler and Elsie Beckerleg; and two brothers Louis and Rod Karl.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Heritage and to St, Joseph’s Hospice for their wonderful care and concern for Maxine, especially acknowledging the unwavering dedication by her granddaughter Mandy.

memorial service

Memorial Mass for Maxine

November 13, 2023

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 305 5th St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

A visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Park Rapids, MN, a 6:00 p.m. recitation of the Rosary will take place. Visitation will also take place one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held at St.Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN. A full obituary will appear shortly.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home