Obituaries
Max D. Biddle
March 19, 1936 - January 5, 2026
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VISITATION
January 16, 2026 | 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
Saint Charles, Illinois - Memorial Sevice
- January 17, 2026 | 10:30 A.M.
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Saint Charles Congregational United Church of Christ
40W451 Fox Mill Blvd,
Saint Charles, Illinois -
Burial Location
Private
Max D. Biddle, age 89, of St. Charles, IL died peacefully surrounded by family members on Monday, January 5, 2026.
He was born March 19, 1936 in Griggsville, IL., to Donald and Florine (Corey) Biddle. He married Barbara Jean Oswald, May 29, 1957, she survives him.
Max is survived by two children, Donald Biddle (Lora) of St. Charles, parents of Cori Salamone (Thomas), daughters Olivia, Vivian, and son Devon, Emma Cerbin (Mark), and Lora Wey (Anthony), daughter Taylor and son Christian and grandson Douglas (Jennifer), sons Brandon and Max and daughters Alyssa and Clara. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Biddle, and parents Donald and Florine. His brother Corwin Biddle also survives him.
Max graduated with a Bachelors degree from Western Illinois University in 1957 where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, active in the Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Association, and later earned a Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. In 1961, Max began his professional career in St. Charles District #303 as a sixth-grade teacher with the now closed, Shelby Elementary. He served as an Elementary Principal from 1964-79 and was later promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Schools in charge of Busing, Building, and Grounds until his retirement in 1993. Active in the community during his lifetime, Max served as Director of Little League Baseball and Biddy Basketball, and was a member of Kiwanis Club, St. Charles Methodist Church, and the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 17, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles. Visitation will be held Friday, January 16 from 4:00-7:00 P.M., at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles.
Memorials may be made in Max’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles.
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Karen Biddle from South Elgin , IL
"I am very sorry for your loss. I am proud to say that he was my Father In Law for 40+ years. He was very kind, caring, and loved people. I will ever forget the memories that I have of him."
Kirk Korky Nichols from St Charles , IL
"I am sorry to hear about Mr Biddle. My deepest condolences to the family. Max was a good man. He always made me feel welcomed in his presence with his smile and laughter. May he RIP"
Cheryl from St. Charles, IL
"Mr. Biddle was the hardest working man. I worked for him and he was the best! 303 was lucky to have him. I will miss him. Peace"
Rick Buchwald from Stanford, KY
"Condolences to the family"
Jerry Swanson from St. Charles, IL
"Once you met Max, you never forgot him! R.I.P. Max."
Noah B Westfall from Indianapolis , IN
"He was my principal ar Davis Elementary. I was sent to his office and he was nice. As I went to STC schools, Haines jr. High and STC High School ... the original, i always saw him.. he was doing things with those busses by the old Reid Field. He was awesome with us kids and his involvement with youth baseball was awesome. He was well respected and I always held him in high esteem. He was a great guy and wont be forgotten. All the best going forward"
Kelly Thomas-Landorf from St Charles , IL
"My most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you all. Max was a true inspiration who brightened my day at the office and occasionally, made me shake my head lol. A genuinely honorable man of great character. I will miss seeing him walk into my office and say "hey, I've got a question, you got a minute " and we would end up having a truly enriching conversation for an hour :) May he Rest in Peace and as you all reflect on his life, you will always be reminded of the incredibly fond memories he left you all with. I feel honored to have known you Sir, fly high.... Respectfully ,Kelly Country Insurance"
Roberta Danks from St charles , IL
"I member being in trouble with him as a child. Tooo nice! Then working with him at 303. What a wonderful man. He will truly be missed."
Jeanne laird kuntz from Geneva, IL
"I am leaving condolences in behalf of my Dad Donald Laird.. He spoke of him often as a fellow Griggsvillian… we are very sorry for your loss"
Shelley Ellerston from Pella, IA
"My parents, Walter and Lois Best worked with Max at CUSD#303, and were members of BMUMC and Dad a fellow Kiwanian. My sincere sympathy to the Biddle family as you celebrate his life. Shelley (Best) Ellerston"
Joe Japuntich from Bourbon , MO
"Dear Family, Max was my late wife’s first boss at Haines . Max was a great educator, administrator and friend! He was a man of common sense, compassion and caring. May God Bless His Soul"
Ken Vervynck from St.charles, IL
"A great role model and educator, I will miss him"
Kim and Lynn Curry from Griggsville, IL
"Sorry to hear of this loss. Max was a special Buchanan cousin. We always enjoyed visiting in Griggsville. Also, Kim's mother, Muriel, was one of his country school teachers and they continued a long friendship. Sending our sympathy and love to the family. Hugs."
Bruno Hilgart from St. Charles, IL
"Always loved my interactions with Max. He left such a legacy and made an incredible impact on so many citizens of St. Charles. Heaven has now gained a true “Saint”! 🧡🖤"
Marie Jeralds from Genoa, IL
"Mr. Biddle was my grade school principal at Richmond for 5 years. I always liked, respected and thought he was fair. He was one of the good guys and will be missed."
Dan from Klinkhamer, IL
"A legend has passed. I am amazed at the fact that this one got by me. My apologies for posting so late. Max and I worked side by side on countless things in the schools, whenever he needed a police detective. We were both old school and much of our work was done in various boiler rooms at different schools while having a smoke. The Supt would call me instead of 911 and we would get to whatever we had to do. Also worked with him in Boys Baseball. He was one of the most decent and honorable men I have ever known. If I might speak for Mayor Sue, we often laughed at the times we encountered Max during our work days. She too has many fond memories of Max during her years with the city."