Bernice "Gerri" Makela's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2022 in Gilbert, Minnesota

Bernice "Gerri" Makela

June 9, 1930 - September 25, 2022 (92 years old)

Gilbert, Minnesota

Bernice "Gerri" Makela's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2022 in Gilbert, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home

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Bernice "Gerri" Makela

June 9, 1930 - September 25, 2022 (92 years old)

Gilbert, Minnesota

Bernice Makela Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Bernice Makela of Gilbert, Minnesota, born in Biwabik, Minnesota. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernice Makela to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Steven Thomas and Elsie Thomas (Laine); her son Michael Mancina (Debra); and her granddaughter Katherine Kennedy. She is survived by: her husband Jack A. Makela; her children, Toni Lee of Harrisburg, PA, Keith Mancina (Ella) of Eveleth and Jeannie Kennedy of Spring, TX; and her sister Marlene Kovich of Virginia. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home



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Sep 28

Visitation

Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home
108 Broadway, Gilbert, MN 55741

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Sep 28

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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home
108 Broadway, Gilbert, MN 55741

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Sep 29

Visitation

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
219 Louisiana Ave W, Gilbert, MN 55741

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Sep 29

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
219 Louisiana Ave W, Gilbert, MN 55741

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