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Mildred "Maxine" Bucher
March 27th, 1940 – September 11th, 2025
Mildred “Maxine” Bucher, 85 of Astoria, Illinois, died Thursday, September 11, 2025 peacefully at her home. She was born March 27, 1940 in Farmington Township, Fulton County, Illinois, the daughter of Doyle and Berniece (Bollinger) Williamson. On September 10, 1961 she married Arthur Bucher in Fairview, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2006.
Maxine was also preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Fosdyck, and two brothers, Dwayne and Gary Williamson.
Surviving are her three children; Valerie (and Leland) Rector, Veronda (and Mark) Bailey, and Brian Bucher, all of Astoria, her brother Michael Williamson of Moline, Illinois, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Maxine was a homemaker and seamstress.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you
May you find comfort in knowing she's at peace in heaven
She'll be missed by many
Bev Malott-Taylor & family
September 11th, 2025
So very sorry for the family's loss, thoughts and prayers for all the family.
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Daniel and Becky Hamm
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss....lots of good memories growing with this family
Ann Mitchell
September 11th, 2025
Valerie, Veronda, Brian and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. Maxine was one special lady! Prayers to you all. Joyce Schisler Behymer
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you 🙏
September 11th, 2025
She was a wonderful person who raised three wonderful children along with her husband Art. A legacy of love for her family. Our hearts are with you. JoEllen and Ronnie Spencer
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed talking with her. Nancy Carithers
September 11th, 2025
My deepest condolences to all three of you kids and your families. Your mom was a sweet lady may she rest in peace.
Christine (Richey) Gunn
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone
September 11th, 2025
Our condolences to your family. Your mother was a wonderful person.
Ann Robinson Abbot
September 11th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers
Mark & Mary S Clayton
September 11th, 2025
I am so sorry for the family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Judy (McCombs) Caputo
September 11th, 2025
A special lady who was loved by all who knew her ❤️
Condolences to her family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Bob and Susie Bucher
September 12th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens
September 12th, 2025
Sorry for the loss of Maxine. You are all in our prayers.
Robert and Susan Cameron
September 12th, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Maxines family. She was a special lady.
September 12th, 2025
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest
September 12th, 2025
So very sorry for your families. Maxine was a very special lady. Thoughts & prayers with you all
Roger & Tere Cox
September 12th, 2025
So very sorry for your families. Maxine was a very special lady. Thoughts & prayers with you all
Roger & Tere Cox
September 12th, 2025
We are sorry for your loss. She was such a sweetvlady and always a joy to visit with. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Bob and Melba Baker
September 12th, 2025
Maxine was so sweet, always with a smile and usually a laugh. I can hear her even now. Her sense of humor used to have us all laughing. She will be so missed.❤️. Wendell & Alice Clanin
September 12th, 2025
A lovely lady, a life of beautiful memories. Treasure those memories. They will bring you peace and joy. ❤️ Jodie & Robbin Kost
September 12th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Norma Jean Meehan
September 12th, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
September 12th, 2025
So sorry for your loss 🙏.Loretta Mummert
September 12th, 2025
Thinking of you all. Sorry for your loss. Jon and Ketra
September 12th, 2025
Your mom was always kind and had a smile. She will be missed. All of you are in my prayers Russell and Glenna Prather
September 12th, 2025
My heart breaks for your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 12th, 2025
Thinking of you all. Sending love and prayers to you and your family Brian. So very sorry for your loss. Tina Benedict
September 12th, 2025
So sorry for your loss Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chris Hubbard
September 12th, 2025
So sorry for your loss Brian. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lora Bryant
September 13th, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to your families. Herb and Kathy Snowden
September 13th, 2025
So sorry for you loss. David and Peggy Naff