John Makela's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2018 in Negaunee, Michigan

John Makela

October 14, 1941 - May 5, 2018 (76 years old)

Negaunee, Michigan

John Makela's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2018 in Negaunee, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koskey Funeral Home

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John Makela

October 14, 1941 - May 5, 2018 (76 years old)

Negaunee, Michigan

John Makela Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Makela (Negaunee, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 76, on May 5, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Makela or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He is survived by: his children, Connie Heinlein (Mark), Diane Tincknell (Dale), David Makela (Laurie) and Alan Makela (Brenda); his siblings, Linda Dillman (Larry) and Paul Makela (Amy); his grandchildren, Lindsey Reichel (Ryan), Lisa Tincknell, Allyson Solander (Bryan), Megan Heinlein (Colin Pugh), Michelle Makela, Zachary Makela and Mark Makela; his great grandchildren, Ayla, Arya, Nora Reichel and Margo Solander; his stepgrandsons, Dustin Wertanen and Hunter Wertanen; his nephew Paul Dillman; his niece Tanya Johnson (Dillman); and also Kathleen Fredrickson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koskey Funeral Home



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