Patricia Anne Makela Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Patricia Anne Makela of Gwinn, Michigan, born in Ishpeming, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 77, on April 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patricia Anne Makela to show support.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Elaine Glavich, William Kytosaari, Ronald Kytasaari, Lawrence Kytasaari, Sharon and Suzanne.

She is survived by: her husband Paul Makela; her daughter Leslie Moore (Lonnie) of Gwinn; her grandchildren, Hayley Johnson (Eric) of Skandia and Chase Ashby (Emily) of Lexington, KY; her great grandchildren, Ravanna Roberts, Malena Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Judah Johnson, Josiah Johnson and Hosea Johnson; and her sisters, Connie Porter (Alvin) and Cindy Caswell (Earl). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to UPAWS (Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter) 815 South M-553, Gwinn, MI 49841.