Maxine M Polak

Maxine Polak, 85, of Grand Island passed away, surrounded by her children on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at All Faiths Funeral Home with visitation an hour prior. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Inurnment services at the Ord City Cemetery will be held by the family at a later date. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Maxine was born on September 18, 1933, daughter of Lloyd and Elva (Raish) Goehring, in Loup County at the family home. Maxine graduated from rural Taylor High School in Loup County. On November 3, 1950 she married Henry “Hank” Polak. They made their home in Loup County, Ord and Taylor in the early years of their marriage. In 1956 they settled in Council Bluffs, IA until making Grand Island the family’s home in 1972. In her very early years of employment Maxine taught school at the West End country school house in where she had attended elementary school. After moving to Council Bluffs, she worked as a bookkeeper at retail stores in Omaha and then Grand Island. She worked at the Madison County Court House and then was employed by the Treasurer’s office of Hall County until she retired. During early retirement, with their camper in tow, Maxine and Hank enjoyed camping and wintering in Arizona. They both had a passion for playing the slot machines and did enjoy making trips now and then to the casinos. Maxine enjoyed challenging her mind and continued to read, watch her favorite game shows, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and challenged the computer while playing video Scrabble and Solitaire. Maxine was very knowledgeable on several subjects and enjoyed testing herself while watching Jeopardy and answering trivia questions. Maxine is survived by her children, Kathy (Tim) Gentile of Papillion, Gale Polak of Grand Island, Marilyn (Joe) Ray of Madison, and Darla (Harry) Hansen of Grand Island; grandchildren, Stephanie (Rich) Scott, Nick Gentile, Toni (Rudy) Mettler Sr., and Joey (Beth) Ray and nine great grandchildren; along with numerous extended family and friends. Her memory is also cherished by her great grandchildren, Trystan, Emmerson, Rudy Jr., Alexandra, Kaelyn, Kamdyn, Dexter, Lucile, and Jace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank in 2015; parents Lloyd & Elva Goehring; sister, Colleen Switzer; two infant grandsons; and beloved four-legged companion, Rosie. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Central Nebraska Humane Society.

Maxine M Polak

September 18, 1933 - December 22, 2018

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September 18, 1933 - December 22, 2018

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