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Maxine L. (Mizner) Nickless

December 22, 1943 — May 30, 2025

Ainsworth, Nebraska


Maxine L. Nickless was born on December 22, 1943 in Ainsworth, NE to Glarice G. and Ethel L. (Herbaugh) Mizner, the first of nine children. She attended school in Thedford, NE, staying with her grandparents until she graduated there with the class of 1965. She then moved to O’Neill, NE, where she was employed as a nurse’s aide at the nursing home.

During this time, Maxine met James A. Nickless and they were married on October 8, 1966. They moved to Norfolk, NE, where Maxine worked in the sanitation department as a custodian at the Norfolk Regional Center and at the Nebraska Veterans’ Home.

Maxine retired back in Ainsworth. She enjoyed doing embroidery and the challenge of putting puzzles together. She also loved playing cards with her family and friends.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; and sister, Edith Jefferis. She is survived by her brother, Jim Mizner of Johnstown, NE; six sisters, Marilyn Jefferson of Bassett, NE, Bonnie Belmont of Newport, NE and Sharon Goff, Mary Turley, Sylvia (Joe) Moody and Patty Hughbanks, all of Ainsworth; mother-in-law, Darleen Mahlendorf of Ainsworth; three brothers-in-law, John (Jennifer) Nickless of O’Neill, and Justin (Jenny) Nickless and Dewey Jefferis, all of Ainsworth; along with nieces, nephews and other family members.


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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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A Private Family Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Stuart Cemetery at Stuart, Nebraska.

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