Ernest M. Makela, 86, of Iron River, MI, formerly of Waukegan, passed away November 7, 2011 at St. Joseph N.H., Kenosha, WI. Born June 7, 1925 in Iron River, MI. Member of Natural Association of Retired Federal Employee's, A.A.R.P., American Legion Homer Dahringer Post 281, National Rifle Assoc., Heavy Equipment Operator by Trade. Veteran of WWII U.S. Navy. Family include 3 sisters, Clara (John) Reinhardt of Waukegan, Muriel Norgren of DePere, WI, Mary Garlick of Marquette, MI; 3 brothers, Melvin (Georgia) Makela, Tuscon, AZ, David (Susan) Makela of Lake Villa, Kenneth Makela of Waukegan. Preceded in death by parents. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee, 305 Cemetery Road. Burial Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, IL. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday at Marsh Funeral Home.
