Jean A. Maki
September 24, 1930 — February 26, 2005
Jean A. Maki, 74, formerly of 2918 S. 7th Street, Sheboygan, Wisconsin passed away early Saturday Evening (Feb. 26) at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center where she had been a resident the past 4 A½ years.
She was born on September 24, 1930 in Aura, Michigan a daughter of the late Richard A. and Jennie C. Saari Hiltunen.
She attended Aura Grade School. On November 7, 1953 she married Rudolph Maki in Muskegon, Michigan.
The couple resided in Lower and Upper Michigan after their marriage before moving to Sheboygan in 1965. She was employed at the Jung Shoe Company in Sheboygan for many years.
Her husband preceded in death on March 4, 1984.
She is a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Jean enjoyed sewing and loved spending time on their family owned land in Aura, Michigan, and had a great love for her grandchildren and also for her Feline friend: Muffin.
Survivors include: her children: Linda (David) Weissgerber of Sheboygan, WI, Leo Maki of Sheboygan, WI, Edward (Debra) Maki of Plymouth, WI and Annette (Scott) Adamavich of Mequon,WI; 2 Grandchildren: Charles Weissgerber of Sheboygan, WI and Megan Maki of Plymouth, WI; One Sister: Vera (Bill) Carr of Muskegon, MI; Two Sister-in-Laws: Agnes Besonen and Vi Karvakko both of Baraga, MI; and Special Relatives: Alden and Glenda Hiltunen of Aura, MI She is also survived by other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by One Granddaughter: Sheena Weissgerber.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning (March 2) at 11:00 A.M. at the Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse, Michigan. Pastor Judy Mattson will officiate. Burial will be in the Aura Cemetery in the spring. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00-6:00 P.M. on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday for a half hour prior to the service. A memorial Fund is being established in her name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Plymouth also assisting the family.
The Family would like to thank the staff at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center especially the Alzheimer's wing for their love and care of Jean the past 4 A½ years.