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DIANE D. MAKI

March 28, 1951 - September 21, 2010

DIANE D. MAKI, our angel, age 59, of Aura, MI., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital where she bravely fought an aggressive cancer for 17 days. She passed away with her husband and 2 children and family members at her side. She was born in L’Anse on March 28, 1951 the daughter of Charles and Florence (Roberts) Deschaine. Diane graduated from L’Anse High School in 1969. She married Gary A. Maki on August 29, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse. Diane was employed as a pharmacy tech at Village Drugs and the Pamida Pharmacy in L’Anse. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Diane enjoyed 4 wheeling and nature walking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the most precious wife a man could ever want and a mother who was adored by her children for her love and kindness. She will never be forgotten. Mrs. Maki is survived by her loving husband, Gary, children, Tim Maki of Keweenaw Bay, and Kim (David) Tennyson of Manistique, grandchildren, Hailee Maki of L’Anse, and Cole and Connor Tennyson of Manistique, mother, Florence Deschaine of L’Anse, sister, Marian “Dolly” (Charles) Maki of Aura. Numerous nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death her father and grandparents. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse with Father John Longbucco, celebrant. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. The family greeted friends at the church on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass. Memorials in Mrs. Maki’s honor may be directed to the Beacon House in Marquette, or the American Cancer Society.

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DIANE D. MAKI, our angel, age 59, of Aura, MI., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital where she bravely fought an aggressive cancer for 17 days. She passed away with her husband and 2 children... View Obituary & Service Information

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