Edna M. Maki

Edna M. “Peggy” Maki, 88, of One Penny Place, 820 Third Avenue, Apartment 302, Woodruff, WI, formerly a resident of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010, at home with her family by her side, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born January 11, 1922 in Hurley, daughter of the late Ida (Dalbec) and the late Anton “Tony” Flandrena. Peggy attended Hurley schools graduating in 1940 from Hurley High School. Her first job, during WWII, was as a bookkeeper/clerk at Sher’s Grocery Store in Ironwood. Following that, she worked as a cashier at National Supermarket and Carlson’s Supermarket in Ironwood and at Erspamer’s Supermarket in Hurley prior to her retirement. On June 20, 1942 she married the late Raymond C. Halama of Bessemer. After Raymond’s return from the war, they resided in a home in Ironwood built by her father, Tony. They were divorced in 1961. She later, on June 16, 1972, in Ashland, married the late Fritz I. Maki of Montreal. They also resided in Ironwood. Following Fritz’s death, Peggy remained in the Ironwood home until moving to One Penny Place in Woodruff in January of 2008. Her Ironwood home, built by her father, was a focal point in her life. During the 50+ years she lived in the home, Peggy’s cooking and entertaining skills were put to use at many gatherings of friends and family. Peggy enjoyed experiencing new things in her life, including, at age 88, her first helicopter ride with grandson Greg and great-grandson Branden. Always known to have a smile on her face, she beamed on that day. Peggy is survived by her son, Robert (Susan) Halama of Calumet, MI and her daughter, Darlene (Frank) Reeves of Friday Harbor, WA; her stepsons Ronnie Maki of Menominee Falls, WI and Denny (Eva) Maki of Slinger, WI; grandchildren, Karen (Charles) Roberts and Greg Halama; step-grandchildren, Kim (Tim) Berger, Chris Maki, Veronica Maki, Scott (Amy) Maki, Eric Maki, Bret (Annette) Hein, Heidi (Robert) Wigdorski, Terry (Dan) Wassman and Greg (Carrie) Hein; sister-in-law, Alice Flandrena of Milwaukee; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her many friends at One Penny Place, many of whom she played Bingo with weekly. She is also survived by her faithful companion dog, Tiny Tim. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond; second husband, Fritz; four brothers Erv, Billy, Donald and Baby Flandrena; step-daughter Donna Hein and grandson David Halama. Out of respect for Peggy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public memorial service. Private committal and interment will take place in the spring at Hurley Cemetery. Peggy’s family would like to thank the entire staff at One Penny Place for the wonderful care they gave Peggy.