Maxine Shell

Maxine G. Shell, 81, of Lake City, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Lake City Care Center.

Maxine was born on August 24, 1943 in Lake City, MN to Wilhelmine “Sis” (Murray) Gunderson/Koenig and Howard Gunderson. She grew up in Lake City and attended Lincoln High School graduating in 1961. In December 1964 Max married Rolan Shell. They were later divorced. Max worked for 12 years at Di-Acro/Houdaille until they closed in 1984. She then worked for the Gartner Law Office in Lake City for 40 years as Administrative Assistant/Office Manager until she retired in January 2024.

Max was a life member of the Lake City VFW Auxiliary 8729 and held various local and 1st District offices. Max was baptized and confirmed in St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City. She enjoyed working at the law office, loved music, reading, playing cards, traveling and the MN Vikings “SKOL”.

Max is survived by her two sons, Troy (Tammy) Shell of Lake City and Tracy (Deb) Shell, Orlando, FL, three granddaughters, Nicole, Tara, and Brooke, four great-grandchildren, one brother, Robert (Gladys) Gunderson of Lake City, one niece Chris (Jeff) Gruber of Rochester, one nephew Joe (Katie) Gunderson of Winona, and many, many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Lake City VFW Post 8729 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with an Auxiliary memorial service at 3 p.m.

Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson chapel, Lake City, MN. Online condolence can be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.