Maxwell, Melva September 18, 1924 October 13, 2019 Preceded in death by her husband, Gene; son, Lee. Melva will be deeply missed by her children, Lon (Colleen), Laura and Brian (Cheryl); eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; loving nieces and nephews; many other family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE, Columbia Heights. Visitation will begin at 10am. Interment at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Memorials preferred to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Gearhart Funeral Home gearhartfuneralhome.com