Raymond A. Maki

Raymond A. Maki obituary

Raymond A. Maki

Raymond Maki Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Crystal Falls on Dec. 4, 2025.
Raymond A. Maki, 82, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home.

Ray was born February 25, 1943 in Negaunee, MI, son of the late Raymond W. and Ellen (Nurkala) Maki.

He is survived by his wife, Judie (Kudwa) Maki; two sons, Ryan (Terry) Maki of Vine Grove, KY and Aaron (Kim) Maki of Tulsa, OK; two grandsons, Gavin & Grant Maki; and his church family at Maranatha Assembly of God in Kingsford.

Private family graveside services with military honors will be held in the spring at the Northwoods National Cemetery.

Condolences to the family of Raymond Maki may be expressed online at

www.nashfuneralhome.net.

The family has entrusted Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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