Theresa L. Maki

Born to John and Toini (Tarris) Lahti, Theresa grew up exploring the woods, camping with her family, and sharing spirited board-game marathons with her older brother, Norman.

She began her work life as a Mining Journal paper carrier-a role she returned to for thirty years alongside her husband, Blair Maki, after they were married in Marquette. In between those decades of dawn-deliveries, Theresa brightened mornings at the Ishpeming Senior Center, where she first met Blair and forged friendships that lasted a lifetime.

For the last six years, she kept Jasper Ridge Inn sparkling as a dedicated housekeeper, greeting guests with kindness and care. Her warm smile, quick laugh, and genuine interest in others left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

She is survived by her mother, Toini Lahti, of Ishpeming; brother Norman Lahti of Chicago; her aunts and uncles Russell (Linda) Tarris of Marquette, Lauri (Shirley) Tarris of Athens, TN, Stan (Anna) Tarris of Hermansville, MI, Kathy (Del) Dravland of Little Lake; and numerous cousins. She joins in eternal rest her husband, Blair; her father, John; her grandparents, Toini (Raymond) Koski and Sylvia (Arvo) Lahti; and her beloved aunt Martha Lahti.

A memorial service will be held at Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 27th, with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Tim Johnston will be officiating. Following the service, interment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the cemetery at Bethel Lutheran Church in the Pioneer Hall.

A full obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where relatives and friends are invited to leave notes of remembrance.