Marcella “Pat” Maxon, 84, of Austin, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

Pat was born Aug. 6, 1927, in New Hampton, Iowa, to Clarence and Marie Linkemeyer. She was united in marriage to Clarence Kittleson and had one son. They later divorced, and she married Vern Maxon. They had a daughter. Vern died in 1993.

Pat was a member of First United Methodist Church in Austin. She enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing and traveling. Pat was a lifetime member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

Survivors include her daughters, Patti (Fred) Krofta, Austin, Alicia (Gaylord) Johnson; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Anderson, Deloris (Glen) Soderstrom; nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Lloyd Maxon; sisters-in-law, Arlene Pike, Loretta Maxon.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; son, Clarence.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Oakwood Cemetery. A service of remembrance will be held 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at First United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends at a luncheon at the Hormel Historic Home following the service at the church.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.