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RONALD A. MAKI
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Visitation:
Friday, March 30, 2012
11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Reid Funeral Service and Chapel
606 S US 41
L'Anse, MI 49946
Service:
Friday, March 30, 2012
1:00 PM
Reid Funeral Service and Chapel
606 S US 41
L'Anse, MI 49946
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RONALD A. MAKI, age 61, of Watton, MI passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital where he had been a patient. He was born in Highland Park, MI on May 24, 1950 the son of the late Arthur and Eva (Pelto) Gronval. Following his parent’s death Ron was adopted by Ernie and Laina (Laturi) Maki. Ron graduated from L’Anse High School in 1968. Ron married the former Linda Hokkanen in L’Anse on March 23, 1989. He attended Northern Michigan University. Ron worked for the Baraga County Road Commission in Covington Township as a truck driver. He had been a member of the Army National Guard. Ron was a Covington Township volunteer fireman, and was a member of the Covington Amvets, and the “Vedder Crew” Camp. Ron loved NASCAR, morel hunting, bird hunting, brook trout fishing, and golfing. He was an avid Detroit Lions fan. Ron had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed life.
Mr. Maki is survived by his loving wife Linda, special nieces, and nephews, and his beloved dog “Winston”. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael.
Funeral services for Mr. Maki were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor Mark Reinsch officiating. Interment took place in the Covington Cemetery. The family greeted friends at the funeral chapel on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the funeral service, friends were invited to join the family for fellowship and a luncheon at the Covington VFW.
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