CRYSTAL FALLS — Mary Beth Maki, 72, passed away on Dec. 14, 2019, at the Iron County Medical Facility.
Mary was born in Crystal Falls, to Robert and Betty Leonard on June 3, 1947. She attended grade school in Crystal Falls until her family moved to the Chicago area in 1962 where she lived, worked and raised her children until 1995 when she returned to her hometown of Crystal Falls. Mary received her degree in nursing from College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill. She enjoyed a long career in nursing and healthcare administration prior to retirement. She enjoyed flower gardening and observing the abundant birds and other wildlife on her property.
Mary is survived by her husband, Victor; her children, Lee, Blair, Heather and Andrea; her step-children, Tracie, Erik, Jason and Jesse; her brother, Patrick; and sister, Michele; her beloved grandchildren, Ella, Alexis, Jacob, Coope, and Carson; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at Hematite Township Cemetery in Amasa, with Pastor Matthew Ruesch officiating.
Condolences to the family of Mary Beth Maki may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted to Nash funeral home and cremation services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.