Maxwell Little

IRON MOUNTAIN - Maxwell Martin Little, son of Martin Little and Louise (Sperry) Little, died Oct.12, 2007, at 86 years of age. He was born on April 24, 1921, in Riley Center, Mich. and graduated from Capac High School. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Dolores; sisters, Eileen Fitz and Nancy Stenson, and brother, Dallas. He is survived by a son, Martin; daughter, Pamela; and grandson, Jason Walrack, all of Iron Mountain; and sister, Shirley Bellow of Marysville. He enjoyed pheasant hunting and trout fishing, but more than anything he enjoyed being with and helping his children and grandson, Jason. Max fought as a Marine in many battles of World War II, in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1945, culminating in the occupation of Japan. He began a distinguished career in the Michigan State Police in 1947 that lasted more than 30 years. Working in many posts across the state, he was characterized by supervisors as a ?crack detective? working major crimes, specializing in homicides in Michigan?s 2nd District spanning Detroit to Ypsilanti. He received the MSP Meritorious Service Citation for his part in solving a murder resulting in the conviction of three men in 1967. His last and biggest case in the 2nd District resulted in arrest and conviction what many believe to be Michigan?s most notorious and famous murder case known as the ?Michigan Murders? when at least six teenage girls were brutally murdered within two years. Max returned to the U.P. shortly after this case in 1971 as the post commander in Iron Mountain until his retirement in 1977. He always stayed busy even in retirement buying and selling antiques and working as bail bondsman. He left many who loved and respected him for the great man that he was. May he rest in peace. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. Condolences to the family of Maxwell M. Little may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Maxwell Little

October 12, 2007