Maxine’s parents were Zora Dunkelberger Thiel and Pete Thiel. She was born on a farm southwest of Cleveland, Kansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Mildred Layman, brother Wilfred Thiel, and her husband, Warren F. Kirkpatrick who passed away in 2007.
Maxine is survived by daughters Ramona “Raye” McAdam of Wichita and Anita Kirkpatrick, Kingman. She is also survived by her beloved little dog, Pearl.
A lifelong resident of Kingman, Maxine was a legal secretary, enjoying decades working for the Wunsch law firm and for Dave Gaumer. She grew up wanting to be a secretary and fondly recalled “playing secretary” even as a child. Her dreams were fulfilled many time over as she enjoyed a long and successful career as a respected and trusted professional.
In 1949, Maxine was married to Paul McAdam. Daughter Ramona was born to this marriage. In 1955, she married Warren Kirkpatrick and Anita was their daughter.
Maxine was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and loved dogs.
Maxine and Warren enjoyed many happy times together going to farm sales, driving in the country, vacationing, and just being together.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 at the Livingston Funeral Home.