Maxine, "Granny", Hileman age 101 of Big Rapids previously of Sebring, FL passed away Saturday, October 07, 2017. She was born September 26, 1916 in Uniontown, PA, the daughter of the late William T. and Callie (Vansickle) Arthur. She married Charles Vernon Hileman in 1948 and they made their home in Big Rapids and later in Sebring, FL. Maxine was predeceased in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Margaret Vaccaro and Azile Sisler; two brothers, Byron and Charles Arthur (all of the PA area); son-in-law James Hewlett Sr., of Cedar Springs and a grandson, Jeff Hunt of Tampa, FL. She was always on for having fun and enjoyed crocheting and being with friends and family. She was a lifetime member of Big Rapids Eagles Aerie #2535, American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by; her children, Jim (Pat) Arthur of Parma, OH, Ruth Ann Hewlett of Amherst, OH, Ernie (Char) Hileman of Big Rapids; seven grandchildren, Jimmy (Judy) Arthur, Chuck (Jandi) Arthur all of the Cleveland, Ohio area; Donna Baker of Arizona, Jim (Helga) Hewlett of Remus, Terri (Joshua) Hewlett of Birmingham, OH, Ernie Hileman II of Big Rapids and Heidi (Troy) Hanson of Big Rapids; sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews and their families. The family will greet friends, during a sharing and memory time, on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions in Maxines name may be made to Hospice of Michigan local area. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com The family will greet friends Thursday, October 12, 2017 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307