Maxine V. Thieroff, age 93 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1930 to the late Glenn and Burdella (Engle) Hire in Defiance County, Ohio. Maxine was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On November 8, 1953 she married Marvin E. Thieroff, who preceded her in death on April 16, 2021. Marvin was the love of her life and they spent 67 happy years together. Maxine was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church. She treasured her time spent with her family and friends. Maxine enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and cooking. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Cindy (David) Baden of Pinehurst, Texas, three granddaughters; Sarah (Cameron) Spurgeon of Pinehurst, TX, Abigail (Philip) Robinson of Guam, and Julia Baden of Austin, TX, and four great-grandchildren, Beckett, Emmeline and Graham Spurgeon, and Barrett Robinson. She also leaves behind her brothers, Marvin Hire of Perrysburg, OH and Fred Hire of Defiance, and sisters-in-law, Alice (John) Schweibert and Patricia (Timothy) Thieroff. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Thieroff, and sister, Arlene Fruth. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the church, with Pastor Kurt Mews officiating. Maxine will be laid to rest at Riverview Memory Gardens.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church.

St John Lutheran Church
Wayne St, Defiance, OH 43512