Maxine A. Luft

Maxine A. Luft, 98 of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born in Jackson, MN on August 3, 1922 to Louise and Alfred Haberman. She married Edwin “Ned” Luft on November 26, 1946 in Dundee, MN. They moved from western Minnesota to eastern Minnesota, Caledonia, when Ned began working at his lifelong profession as electrician. They were blessed with five children, four boys and one girl.

Maxine was a very devoted member of Crucifixion Catholic Church in La Crescent. She protested but was clearly pleased that Fr. Evans sometimes embarrassed her by pointing her out during Mass. For 28 years she worked as a cook for the Crucifixion Catholic School. She touched many young lives during that time.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Steve) Oliver of La Crescent, Tim (Jan) Luft of Holmen, Rick (Cindy) Luft of Eau Claire, Tom Luft of Sarasota, FL and Roger (Mary) Luft of Eau Claire; ten grandchildren Kevin, Corey, Debbie, Christopher, Jason, Amanda, Brandon, Nicole, Andrew and Alex; ten great-grandchildren Kevin, Jr., Anthony, Christian, Bryce, Evan, Jaxen, Emerson, Greyson, Emmitt, Maverick and Franklin along with two sisters Mary Anne Leopold and Marilyn Rogers.

Maxine is preceded in death by her husband Edwin, three brothers Fr. Clayton Haberman, Marvin Haberman and Claire Haberman; four sisters Edna Haberman, LaVerna Schaffer, Helene Miranowski and Betty Shea.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 26, 2021 at The Church of The Crucifixion in La Crescent. Rev. John L. Evans, II will officiate. Private family burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Due to covid-19, those wishing to attend are required to pre-register with Crucifixion Catholic Church by phone at 507-895-4720 or at their website www.crucifixionschool.org .   Masks and social distancing will be required. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Crucifixion Catholic Church or School.