Herbert Makima

Herbert I. Makima, 87, of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at home.

Herbert was born January 9, 1930 in Mass City, Michigan, the son of Ivar and Lempi (Kovanan) Makima.  On August 12, 1950 he married Florence Koski in Detroit, living there and Garden City for 19 years, before moving to Cheboygan in 1969.  He was a Cheboygan business owner for over 40 years, an 18 year Cheboygan County Commissioner and former chairman, a 48 year member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, a life member and past master, 32 degree, of the Masonic Lodge, a past patron and life member of the Eastern Star, a life member and past president of the Cheboygan Lion’s Club, a member of the Cheboygan Dad’s Club, and a Boy’s Club of America Leader.

Surviving are four children, Mark (Terry Ann) Makima of Cheboygan, Terry Rae (Makima) Kirkpatrick of Cheboygan, Robert (Julie) Makimaa of Cheboygan, and David Makima of Las Vegas, Nevada, 7 grandchildren, Michael (Tina Lail) Jewell, Kevin Jewell, Danielle (Doug) Makima Beebe, Micah Makima, Courtney (Joe) Makima Badgley, Casey (Erik) Makimaa Johnson, and Herbert (Heyde Ortiz Arquinigo) Makimaa, 11 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence, and 9 siblings, Irene Laker, Mildred Pipgras, Vera Crown, Harold Bill Makima, Rudolf Makima, George Makima, Helen Stucky, Eleanor Henry, and Evelyn Mattson.  

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with the family greeting friends beginning at 10:00am, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church.   Rev. David Hueter will officiate, burial will be at Pinehill Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cheboygan Dad’s Club.

Online condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.

Nordman-Christian Funeral Home is caring for the family.

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