Maxine M. Titus, age 76, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw, following a brief illness.  She was born on February 2, 1936 in Caro, the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth (Van Stienberg) Dykes. Maxine attended Caro High School and was a lifelong resident of the Caro area.  The former Maxine Dykes was united in marriage with Donald Titus on February 6, 1954 in Alpena.  Don preceded her in death on June 4, 2011. Maxine was employed for about ten years at Woolworths in Caro, and later at the Palmer Drug Store until it closed.  She was a member of the Silverwood United Methodist Church.  Maxine enjoyed knitting, crocheting and babysitting children, and in earlier years snowmobiling and riding her motorcycle and four wheeler.

Maxine is survived by two sons, Mitch Titus of Cass City and Mark & Kelly Titus of Cass City; one granddaughter, Bailey Titus of Cass City; two sisters-in-law, Gaye Dykes of Florida and Thelma Dykes of Georgia; several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers Jack, Harry and Keith Dykes; and her only sister, Joyce Graves.

In keeping with Maxine’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Ron H. Hutchinson officiating.  The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Silverwood United Methodist Church.  The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro.  Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.

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