Jean M Maki

Jean M. Maki, 76, of Ely, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 after a courageous four and a half year battle with cancer.  She was born to the late Frank and Mary Miklausich on November 25, 1942.  She married Bill Maki on July 3, 1965 and they enjoyed 54 years together.

Jean attended Ely schools, Vermilion Community College, and University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she earned her degree in elementary education. After teaching for five years, Jean's most rewarding work was raising her family.  Later, she worked for eighteen years at Pamida.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, as well as bingo and Fortune Bay.

Jean is survived by her husband Bill, two children, Bill (Jodi) Maki and Kelly (Lance) Ronn, and five grandchildren: Madison, McKenzie, and Parker Maki and Wyatt and Whitley Ronn.  She is also survived by her sister Nancy Rozman who was lovingly by her side throughout her life and cancer battle.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her and visited her during her last days.  A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 11:00am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Ely.  A visitation will held one hour prior to the service. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

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