Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 30, 1916
Robert Luther Maxfield was born on a farm in McCoupin county near Greenfield, Ill., October 12th, 1853. In the spring of 1875 he moved to Dorchester, Nebraska, where he lived until 1903 at which time he came with his family to Payette, Idaho, and remained here until his death, March 23rd, 1916.
On October 8th, 1879, he was united in marriage to Eleonora Wilson. To this union were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Edna Bishop of near Fruitland, Mrs. Alta Benson of near Weiser, Ellen Maxfield of Island City, Ore., Vernon Maxfield of Seattle, Wash., Clara and Russell who with the mother have been at home helping care for the father. The deceased leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Elizabeth Capps of Palmyra, Ill., Mrs. Clara Klassack of Farmer City, Ill., Mrs. Belle Pullian of Minneapolis, Minn., and Edwin G. Maxfield of Lincoln, Nebraska.
When a boy he united with the M.E. church and worked faithfully with them until about the age of twenty-four, when he united with the Church of Christ and loyally supported it both spiritually and financially. He served the church as deacon and elder for many years. His home was the home of the ministers and his family profited by their conversations upon the Bible.
He had been in declining health for several years, and after much suffering his noble life of 62 years, 5 months and 11 days came to a close.
Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Saturday afternoon.
