"Donna and Howard Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was such a joy to work with your Mom and you many years ago at the Library. Vada and Keith Kepler"
In loving memory of
PAULINE MAKI
February 11, 1932 - December 30, 2010
Carmen Pauline Maki, 78, of Marquette, died Thursday morning at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She was born February 11, 1932, in Wakefield, Michigan, a daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (Hanson) Kastelnak. Pauline was raised in Wakefield and was a 1950 graduate of Wakefield High School. She then attended Augustana College in Moline, Illinois and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
On July 30, 1955 she married Roy E. Maki of Wakefield, MI and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2008.
Pauline was employed as a registered nurse in a private medical practice in California before moving to Marquette and taking a position as an educator in the nursing program at Northern Michigan University.
Pauline's life revolved around creating a happy home for her family. She spent countless hours with her children and grandchildren at their sporting and other events. Pauline and Roy were also avid NMU sports supporters for many years. She will also be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed time with her family at camp.
She is survived by four children, Michael (Jill) Maki of Green Bay, WI, Diane (Rob) Noel of Marquette, Tom (Marie ) Maki of Woodbury, MN and Donna (Howard) Becker of Marquette; 8 grandchildren, Jacob & Dana Maki, Eric and Adam Noel, Nick & Ryan Maki and Erik and Alex Becker; and brothers, Robert Kastel of Los Angeles, CA and Dean Kastel.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility for their care of Mom during this difficult time of her life.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 5 p.m. with Deacon Greg St. John officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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"Diane and Tom, Loosing someone you love is never easy! Alzheimer's disease is NOT easy, not easy to watch a parents mind leave them. I am sure, she is enjoying your Dad and also, not confused any more! Hold on to thoughts like that when you are missing her. Know of my thoughts and prayers!"
"We are all very sorry for your loss, but your mom is now at peace and the best parts of her will always remain alive in each of you. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers."
"Tom and Maki Family: Hugs and sympathy to all of you. Many good memories of your mom. Losing a parent is never easy, our thoughts and prayers are with you this week and in the days to come. Love, Darrel and Bobbi"
"To all of the Maki's - I was so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I know that you all have walked quite a journey home with both of your parents and I know how hard that is in many ways. It's mentally and emotionally exhausting, it's hard on all of the children as well as each of your families. It's also so very heartbreaking watching them go and the only thing that we can do is help them on their journey home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your hearts mend as you all gather and laughter fills the air as you remember them. Take care and know that I am thinking of you all. My personal memory of them is going on one hockey trip after another, wasn't that just the life that we were all living... Keep their memory tucked in your hearts forever for that is where you will always find them. Tricia LaFave-Guidebeck"
"You have our sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Gale & Barb Hojer"
"Tom: I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I feel as though I knew her because I have the great pleasure of knowing her son. I'm sure she will continue to watch over you and your family with great pride. Please know that you, Marie, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Joe"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"My sincerest condolences to the entire Maki family. The loss of a loving mother is slightly eased by the memories she leaves behind."
"My families prayers are with you at this difficult time."