John Joseph Makara's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2024 in Lansing, Michigan

John Joseph Makara

November 19, 1955 - August 27, 2024 (68 years old)

Lansing, Michigan

John Joseph Makara's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2024 in Lansing, Michigan

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Smith Family Funeral Homes

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John Joseph Makara

November 19, 1955 - August 27, 2024 (68 years old)

Lansing, Michigan

John Joseph Makara Obituary

The passing of John Joseph Makara of Lansing, Michigan, born in Saint Johns, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 27, 2024 at the age of 68. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his mother Alberta Jean Makara (Thompson); his wife Donna Makara; his children, Jessica Wicke (Jim Hunnicutt) of St. Johns, Nick Makara of Elsie, Jeremy Girven (Brandi Evans) of Lansing, Joshua Girven (Jennifer) of Iron Mountain and Kyle James (Heather Schmidt) of Charlotte; his grandchildren, Jazmine, Brendan, Cheyenne, James, Carson, Anabelle, Olivia, Charley, Jourdan, Landen, Alexis, Rylan, Wyatt, Aries, Lillie, Jeremiah, Oliver and Leo; his great grandchildren, Carter, Brekin and Maria; his brother Jerry Makara of Elsie; his father John Makara; and his brother Jim Makara. He was also cherished by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to the ALS Association of Michigan, 24359 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48075 or to Gift of Life Michigan, 3861 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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