Maxine Foster Bohner 1920 - 2021

FOSTER, BOHNER, KLASNA

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/1/2021 at 13:25:58

Sioux City Journal
31 January 2021

Maxine Bohner

Sioux City -- Maxine Foster Bohner, 100, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. On-line condolences may be sent to www.meyerbro- schapels.com.

Maxine was born on June 26, 1920, in Sioux City, Iowa. After graduation from Central High School in Sioux City, Maxine studied music at Morningside College and obtained her bachelor’s degree in 1942. Maxine had a passion for teaching and started her career as a Music Director in Moville, Iowa.

In 1954, Maxine moved to Omaha, where she was an educator for the next 20 years. She taught children from kindergarten through high school. Maxine was also the Christian Education Director at Dundee Presbyterian Church in Omaha. She returned to Sioux City in 1975.

Maxine had been an active member of P.E.O. since 1966 and belonged to Chapter GR, P.E.O. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sioux City, Maxine served as a Deacon and as a member of the Chancel Choir. Maxine enjoyed sharing her love of music and learning with her children and grandchildren. She also loved art, antiques, history, and traveling.

Maxine is survived by her daughter, Denise (Peter) Smith of Minneapolis, Minn., and their children; grandson, Jeremy Bohner of Omaha; daughters of Dale Bohner, Barbara (William) Clark of Perry, Iowa; Sandra Worthen of Wadsworth, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Maude (Wilson) Foster; her husband, Leo Klasna; her husband, Dale Bohner; her daughter, Susan Newland; and her sister, Marjorie Ladwig.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Sioux City.