Maxine Kantor

Kantor, Mrs. Maxine E. Muskegon Maxine "Macky" Kantor, beautiful and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 23, 2020 after a valiant 20+ year battle with Parkinson's. She fought this debilitating disease with fortitude, stubbornness, and mental strength. Macky was born on March 10, 1934 in Chicago IL to Eugene and Rosalyn (Issacson) Eisman. She grew up in Chicago near Wrigley Field, becoming a lifelong Cubs fan. Upon graduation Macky worked as an administrative assistant and modeled part time for Marshall Field's and other clothiers. It was during this time that she met the love of her life, dental student Morton Kantor. They were married on December 25, 1955 at Chicago's Drake Hotel, eventually settling in Mort's hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. Macky embraced her new community while raising three daughters and supporting Mort's newly launched dental practice. Her volunteer commitments during her life included: Service League, Hackley Hospital, Muskegon Art Museum-- where she was named Volunteer of the Year in 1998, Temple B'nai Israel's Sisterhood and Hadassah, Muskegon Yacht Club, and the Questers Preservation Group. A renaissance woman in her own way,...[more]

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cky embraced daily exercise long before it was a main stream activity, created and cooked from scratch many memorable gourmet dinner parties, and designed beautiful clothes and tote bags on her sewing machine. In addition, she was an avid gardener and collector of art, minerals and antiques. Interestingly, Mort's button-up baby shoes served as her inspiration for collecting button hooks. She became somewhat of an expert on these 17th - early 20th century artifacts, collecting more than 300 hooks along the way, frequently sharing her knowledge with members of The International Button Hook Society, Muskegon Art Museum and other interested antiquaries. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with family and friends--sailing, traveling to beach destinations, shopping with her daughters and watching her family grow and expand. SURVIVORS Maxine leaves behind her loving soulmate of 64+ years, Mort; daughters Debra (David) Blandford of Saugatuck, MI, Michelle (John) Hanley of Denver, CO, and Lisa (Nick) Vitale of Trot, MI; grandchildren: Ben, Jeff (Ginny), Rebecca ( fiancé Andre Moore), Tyler (Sara), David, Rachel, Mike (Crissie), Nicole (Chris) plus 3 great-grandchildren: Shelby, Lyle and Isla.She was preceded in death by here sister Delores Stone. The family is forever grateful to Macky's Harbor Hospice team (Barbara, Aimee and Nancy), especially Andrea for her exceptional, compassionate and gentle care; caregiver Rhonda for her unwavering love and nurturing support, Carol for being a wonderful caregiver and Sheryl M. for being a constant ray of sunshine to all. SERVICE Given current circumstances, a celebration of Maxine will take place at a later date. In remembrance of Maxine, donations can be made in her name to Harbor Hospice of Muskegon, 1050 West Western Avenue, #400, Muskegon, MI, 49441 or Temple B'Nai Israel, 391 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI, 49440. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook. Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon