Curtiss John Maki Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Curtiss John Maki Sr. of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, born in Ely, Minnesota, who passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Curtiss John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Curtiss John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Curtiss John leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Uno Maki and Katherine Maki (Peyla); and his brothers, Robert Maki of Baytown, TX and James Maki of Eveleth, MN.. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Hietala; and his children, Curtiss Maki, Jr. (Sherry) of Aurora, MN and Michele Hoyle (Chad) of Bradenton, FL. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
