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Mary Maxine Coleman-Johnson
March 10th, 1937 - June 9th, 2025
Mary Maxine Coleman, lovingly known as “Maxine,” passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 88, in Tucson, Arizona, where she had made her home since June of 1980.
Maxine was born on March 10, 1937, in Marquette, Michigan, alongside her twin brother Paul. She was adopted by Paul and Mary Coleman and raised in Ironwood, MI. A proud graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in 1955, Maxine grew up in a household deeply rooted in education—her father was a respected teacher in the Ironwood community. After high school, she attended cosmetology school in Duluth, Minnesota, where she began building the skills of a beautician.
Over the course of her life, Maxine was married four times. Her first marriage was to Orlando “Butch” Tibaldo, with whom she had two daughters, Benita and Debbie. During Butch’s military service, they lived in Germany before returning to the United States and settling in Ironwood, Michigan. Maxine later married Don Morin, and together they had two children, Dawn and Karl. In 1980, they moved and made their home in Arizona. In later years, Maxine was also married to John LaCombe and Bruce Johnson.
Maxine took pride in every job she held. In Ironwood, she worked as a beautician and at Sellstrom’s Factory. After moving to Tucson, she continued to build a meaningful career, working at Texas Instruments and eventually retiring as a dispatcher from AAA Lock and Key. A creative spirit, Maxine loved sewing and made many of her children’s clothes by hand. She crafted personalized pillowcases and ceramic plates for the family, proudly featuring their favorite sports teams. A talented bowler, she was a force in both women’s and mixed leagues. She was also a loyal Green Bay Packers fan and cherished watching games with her family—whether at home or at a local sports bar.
Maxine was known for her radiant smile and her generous, spirited personality. She had a warmth that drew people in and a firecracker spirit that stood strong for what she believed in. She found joy in time spent with family and friends and left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Maxine is survived by her twin brother, Paul E. Coleman; her children Benita, Debbie, Dawn, and Karl; 13 grandchildren: Becky, Ryan, Kristen, Karrie, Rory, Nicole, Dick, Amanda, Katrina, Christian M., Matthew, Julian, and Kya; 15 great-grandchildren: Jahvel, Allana, Owen, Mason, Landon, Christian R., Talia, Aitinna, Elias, Savannah, Gabriella, Mila, Dickey, Odin, Toney, and Konnor; and one great-great-grandchild, Sage.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Bible Fellowship, located at 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd., Tucson, AZ 85742. A reception will follow the service. In accordance with Maxine’s wishes, her ashes will be spread at Windy Point in Tucson, surrounded by family, friends, and all who wish to join in celebrating her life.
The family kindly requests that flowers or donations be sent to Karl Morin, who is handling the Estate of Maxine Johnson, at 9955 N. Woodstone Trail, Tucson, AZ 85742.
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