Maxine Sue Newquist, 79, died August 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 11, 1945, in Kansas City, MO, to Bennie and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman.

Maxine graduated from Frontenac High School in 1963, and attended school to be an airline stewardess.  She was an Avon saleswoman for many years.  Maxine attended every sprint car race she could, along with her husband, Harry, with David Gravel as her favorite driver. (They even had season tickets for this season!) In addition, she enjoyed camping, boating, and going to the casinos.  Maxine absolutely LOVED Christmas and hosting her family at her house for the holiday, which she did for over 45 years.  Above all, Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family, as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and sister.

On March 17, 1972, she married Harry August Newquist, in Cawker City at the Baptist Church.

Maxine is survived by:  her husband of 52 years and 5 months, Harry Newquist; daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Simpson; son, Mike Newquist (Annetta), all of Hutchinson; brother, Richard Swartz of Salina; sister, Kathi Moore of Sedalia, MO; grandchildren, Makenzie Messer (Nick), Zach Simpson, Kinser Newquist, and Tanley Newquist; great-grandchildren, Memphis and Addison Messer; in-laws, Rayma Skinner, Carol Siefkes, Dave Newquist, and Tammie Wiles (Jim); and her great-grand-dog, Theo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Ryan Simpson.

Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.  Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at Elliott Mortuary. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, at a later date.

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Memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.