Maxine Louise Elm, 91, Oneida, WI, walked on to spirit world surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The amazing daughter of Mildred H. (Powless) Elm and Timothy J. Elm was born in Milwaukee on March 29, 1931.

Maxine grew up in Milwaukee and Oneida. She attended West Division High School. She courageously raised 10 children and survived two marriages. At age 40 she completed her high school GED, got her drivers license, and enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in counseling and went on to become the first Native American Indian Counselor at Marquette University. She enjoyed working with young college students and supporting native culture. She had a resolve and passion for breaking stereotypes about native people through education. She loved traveling across the state and country recruiting young high school graduates to experience successful college life. In her later years she was a member of the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council and an instrumental board member of the Indian Summer Festivals, Inc. She loved music and especially loved her kids and grandkids, always encouraging them to follow their dreams.

She is survived by her children, Suzanne, Larry(Bette), Bobbie(Chic), Renee(John), Kathleen(Bill), Andrew(Marie), Sherry(Joel), 24 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Maxine was preceded in death by three of her sons, Raymond, Richard and Michael along with her siblings, Theodore, John, Edward, Richard and Patricia.

Family and friends may visit at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 2937 Freedom Rd., Oneida, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Father James Biegler officiating. Graveside service will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee at a later date.

The family is extremely grateful and would like to thank the nurses, doctors, CNAs, ancillary staff and leadership at the Anna John Resident Center Care Community for their above and beyond compassionate care and dedication to our mother's quality of life for the last 8 years. Special thanks to Gina, Wendy, Heidi, Andie, Melissa, Deneen and Karen. We would also like to thank the staff at St. Vincent's for their excellent care through the years.