MELVERN, Kan. – Mary Elaine Maack, 80, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at her home north of Melvern, Kan. She was born Dec. 29, 1944, in Abilene, Kan., the daughter of Richard and Kathleen (Barrett) Funk.
Elaine, as she was known to all, moved to Lawrence, Kan., after a fire at the Abilene farm. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963. She lived near Melvern for the last 27 years.
Elaine was self employed as a horse trainer for many years and was an accomplished seamstress. She was a Flower Club member, member of the Women’ s Card Club, and had been a 62-year member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
On Feb. 5, 1983, Elaine was united in marriage to Roger Maack, in Berryton, Kan.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Kathleen; and three brothers, Ed, Don and Howard Funk.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Roger, of over 42 years and together for 51 years; her two daughters, LeAnn Bearden, Topeka, Kan., and Lana Rose, Lyndon, Kan.; brother, Robert Funk, Lawrence; two grandchildren, Hailie Rose and Montana Coverson; and other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to service time on Saturday at the chapel.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Dementia Society of America, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
