June Maki

Obituary of June Maki HancockJune Mildred (Wesley) Maki, 84, a resident of Hancock, passed away Monday afternoon May 30, 2011, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock.She was born on June 19, 1926, in South Range, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Tynne (Leinonen) Kilpela. She was raised in the South Range area and attended the Painesdale Schools.Millie had worked as a cook at Nelson's Restaurant in Houghton before moving to lower Michigan during World War II where she worked at A.C. Spark Plug Factory as a spot welder. She moved back to the Copper Country and on August 25, 1945, was united in marriage to Wesley Maki. The couple had resided in Mason, Trimountain, South Range, and since 1949 had made their home in Hancock.Mrs. Maki had also worked in the Housekeeping Department at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock retiring after 18 years.June was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock. She was great homemaker that enjoying cooking and baking. She was a caring wife & mother who was loved by all. Millie enjoyed sewing and embroidering.Preceding her in death were her parents, her brothers Robert and George.Surviving are: Her husband: Wesley Maki of Hancock Her daughters: Kathleen (David) Zwyghuizen of Comstock Park, MI Patricia (Patrick) Cosgrove of West Linn, ORBetty Manninen of Marquette6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildrenHer sister: Elaine Mae Kilpela of IshpemingHer brother: Milton Kilpela of St. Mary's LocationAn aunt, uncle and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.Funeral services for Millie will be held 11 am Monday June 13, 2011, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Licensed Lay Minister Clay Hilman to officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock. Friends may call on Sunday June 12, 2011, from 4 to 8 pm at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock and on Monday from 10 am until time of services at the funeral home.In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family suggests that memorials be given to Little Brother's Friends of the Elderly, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or the Charity of one's choice.To view June's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of June Maki, please visit Tribute Store