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Maxx David Stageman
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Maxx David Stageman, 9, was born on Mon., December 25, 2006 to Marie Jackson & Steven Stageman Jr. in Janesville, WI. He was born @1:52 AM @ Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. He passed away unexpectedly from a massive brain hemorrhage on Fri., May 27, 2016 @ 2:38 AM @ American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Maxx had extensive health problems and many surgeries in his short life, yet met every day with smiles and laughter, teaching everyone around him what life was really about. Maxx was a very happy little boy. He also was very flirtatious with all the ladies. Maxx won the hearts of everyone. He was lovable, cute, handsome, & such a ham. He enjoyed playing with his parents, sisters, friends, and many others. He loved to play ball & with his rain stick. He enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Maxx is survived by his parents, Marie Jackson & Steve Stageman Jr., his 3 sisters, Megan, Ericka, & Braelyn, his grandparents: Steve Stageman Sr., Jan Shaw, David Brey, & Chris McCarthy, his 3 great-grandmothers: Mary Lee Reuss, Bernice Brey, Elaine Stageman, his Aunt Andrea (Chris) Mullins, his Uncle Brad (Hailey) Brey, his Aunt/Godmother Staci McCarthy, his other 2 Godmothers, Amie Moore & Stephanie Kitchen, & his great-aunt and uncle: June & Jim Cook. Maxx is also survived by his cousins, Ben & Dominic Mullins, Brent, Garrett, & Mallory Cook. Many more extended family members & friends. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, George Reuss, Vernon Brey, & Max Stageman.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the doctors and nurses who took care of Maxx at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. A very, very special thank you to Maxx's Neurosurgeon, Dr. Benny Iskandar & his staff. Benny has been there for us for 9 years. He & his staff were just awesome. All of the staff at the Waisman Center. Dean Clinic Janesville East, Department of Pediatrics: Dr. Julie Waraksa - Pediatrician, Jennifer - RN, & Sharon - MA. Children's Dental Center of Madison. UW Health Rehab Clinic in Middleton, WI.

Also, thank you to all of the wonderful teachers, therapists, aides, & all the rest of the staff through the Janesville School District.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from Noon-2 PM at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home 1010 N. Wright Rd., Janesville, WI. Memorial service will follow the visitation. Luncheon will be held afterwards at First Christian Church on 1909 Highland Ave., Janesville, WI. The family requests attire for the memorial service be NO Black, suits, or ties. Please wear one of the following colors: Green, Purple, Blue, or Red. The family is requesting no flowers or plants, instead memorial gifts can be sent to First Christian Church.