Maxine Ellingsen was born May 1, 1923 in Geddes, SD to parents J. Emil and Hilma (Frick) Johnson. She died February 21, 2014 at Morningside Care Center in Alcester, SD at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 20 days. Maxine married Gilbert Ellingsen on February 22, 1947. They lived on the farm until 1976 when they moved into Alcester. Gilbert passed away in 2008 and Maxine continued to reside here until the present time. She was baptized and confirmed at Dalesburg Lutheran Church and has been a member of Nathanael Lutheran Church for the past 60 years. Maxine was an avid reader. She loved to cook and bake, liked to play cards and games with her family and friends, and exceeded at putting puzzles together. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son Jon Gayle, three brothers, Conrad, Milton and Eldon, and five sisters, Myrtle, Ona, Evelyn, Ethel and Marcella. Survivors include three sons, Bruce (Anna) Ellingsen, Council Bluffs, IA, Charles Ellingsen, Brookings, SD and Lynn Ellingsen, Moore, OK; 7 grandchildren, Andrea (Chuck) Stahl, Omaha, NE, Heather (Jim) Fidler, Buffalo Grove, IL, Jody (Aaron) Aadland, Sioux Falls, SD, Stephanie (Rob) Maier, Tea, SD, Jerry Ellingsen, Fort Collins, CO, Raylene Ellingsen, Moore, OK and Gabriel (Rachel) Ellingsen, Mustang, OK; 12 great grandchildren, Connor Stahl, Katherine Grace and Emma Fidler, Samantha and Tristin Maier, Soren, Macy and Jonah Aadland, Gabby and Gage Ellingsen, Ashlyn Ellingsen and Emma Pothujsie; sister-in-law Ardis Johnson; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Nathanael Lutheran Church, Alcester, with burial to follow at Nora Cemetery, rural Alcester. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.