Maxine L. (Stokes) Eller, 86, of Wheeler, Illinois, formerly of Bingham, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private Graveside Services will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL with Pastor Justin Hill officiating. Memorials: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Born June 8, 1936, in Rural Ramsey, IL, the daughter of Virgil Ralph & Goldie Evelyn (Jackson) Stokes. She married Cecil Don Eller on February 9, 1952, in Pocahontas, AR, they had a 67-year marriage until December 1, 2018 when God called Cecil home. She was a devoted wife, homemaker, and mother to four children. Throughout her life, she thought of others before thinking of herself; a simple woman living out a simple faith before her God and family. She is loved and missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. “Well done thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of the Lord.” Matthew 25:21

Survived by: Sons - Don Eller & Linda and David Eller & Joyce; Daughter - Kelli Hill & Justin; Grandchildren; Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: Her Parents; Husband; Daughter – Deanna Eller.