Dorothy Maxine Brownfield

Maxine Brownfield, 100, of Webster City, IA, passed away Saturday September 3rd, 2022, at her home. Her visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 with service at 11 am Saturday September 10, 2022 at the New Testament Church of Christ in Webster City with Rev. Richard Laird officiating.

Dorothy Maxine Thompson was born on the family farm near Stonega, IA August 2nd, 1922, the daughter of Ivan & Lillian (Leopold) Thompson. She received her education in the local schools. She had been employed at the ASCS office and Hahne Printing Company. On July 20th, 1940, she married Estelle Brownfield. They always lived in the area. She was a member of The New Testament Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Women’s Church Circle. Maxine was a member of the Senior Citizen Club, Garden Club, and enjoyed many community events and activities, visiting with friends and playing cards at Congregate Meals. She volunteered at Southfield Wellness Community and at RSVP. Her most happiest times were spent with family and friends and taking bus trips throughout the USA; traveling through Switzerland, France and other European countries. She and her husband enjoyed extensive traveling with their motorcycle or car across the USA and Canada.

Her family includes her children: Larry of Des Moines, Jerry (Carla) of Grove, OK, and Dot (Danny) of Carson City, NV; grandchildren: Brenda (Keith) Dentlinger of Brookings, SD, Mark Brownfield of Des Moines, Scott (Leslie) Brownfield of Collins, IA, Kristy (Sue) Brownfield of Neosho, MO, Priscilla Parker of Kansas City, MO; great grandsons: Kendall Dentlinger, Alex Brownfield, Troy Haan, Seth, Caleb & Noah Parker, Felix Brownfield, Alex Olson, Bradley and Jonathan Hardin; great granddaughters: Skylar Dentlinger & Emma Olson; great great granddaughters: Maggie & Penny Haan; brother-in-law: Dan Rasmussen of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1984, son Gary in 1968, brother Cecil (Virginia) Thompson, sisters Mae (Alvin) Butler, Jean (Maundo) Campidlli, Darlene Rasmussen, and daughter-in-law Bonnie Brownfield. Memorials may be given to The New Testament Church of Christ 716 Fair Meadow Drive, Webster City, IA 50595.