January 6, 1934 - September 26, 2026___________________________________
Maxine (Thompson) Schwahn, 92, passed on September 26, 2026. She was known to friends and family as Macky. Later her son, Bryan, would give her the nickname Muffin. It stuck and her grandchildren would later call her Grandma Muffin. Cassie’s children called her Gma.
A vigil service was held on October 4, 2026 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel of Spearfish. Mass of Christian Burial was held October 5 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Spearfish. Burial was at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Maxine was born on January 6, 1934 in Promise. In 3rd grade she started attending St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain. She would stay at the school during the 9 month school year and spend the summers at home. There are many stories told of her adventures at the school with her cousins.
The family later moved to Timber Lake. She graduated from Timber Lake High School. She then went on to the National School of Business in Rapid City.
Maxine met Ed Schwahn at a dance in Eagle Butte. Ed was back home after serving in the Army and was introduced to Maxine by her cousin. After dancing Ed asked to drive her home and he did, all the way to Timber Lake. They talked in his car till four in the morning. They dated for three years and were married on November 22, 1958 at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte.
Maxine started working at the bank as a teller and Ed started his own business, Schwahn Radio and Electric. They later moved to Spearfish. Ed continued to work as an electrical contractor and Maxine worked at Pioneer Bank and Trust. Ed became disabled in 2007 which required them to move to Omaha, NE to be better assisted in his care. Ed preceded Maxine in death with his passing on June 6, 2010. Maxine then stayed in Omaha until her death.
Maxine and Ed shared a deep faith in God and were blessed with four children. Cassie is married to Phil Baker and they have two children, Adam and Amanda. Bryan is married to Tina and they have a blended family of six girls, Haley, Stephanie, Eden, Samantha, Paige, and Abbey. They have given Maxine four great-grandchildren with another on the way. CJ is married to Lora and they have two children, Rori and Cody. They have given Maxine two great-grandsons. Russ is married to Lisa and they have four children, Emily, Keithen, Dewey, and Jhett. They have given Maxine three great-grandchildren with one more on the way.
Maxine is survived by three sisters, Deatta, Gloria and Kay, and one brother, Gary. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy, and two brothers, Wayne and Daryl.
Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel of Spearfish was in charge of arrangements.