Paul Maki Obituary

Paul W. Maki

Paul W. Maki, 83, of McComb, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026.

Paul was born April 8, 1942, in Negaunee, Michigan, to the late Arne & Aune (Koski) Maki. He attended Negaunee High School. On Nov 11, 1981, he married Sue (St. Myer) Sessions, and they shared 44 wonderful years together. Sue survives in McComb.

Paul is also survived by daughters, Paula (Ron) Lasley, Terri (Lantz) Thomas, and Nicki (Rex) Reimer; grandchildren, Luke (Myndi) Lasley, Angel Lasley, Amanda (Mark) Wagner, Hunter Reimer, and Erica Reimer; great-grandchild, Alina Wagner; stepchildren, Doug Sessions and Teresa Sessions; stepgrandchildren, Alex (Amanda) Sessions, Lindsy (Mike) Sessions, Hayden Sessions, Christopher Fletcher, and Ashley Fletcher; stepgreat-grandchildren, Aria, Avery, Rylan, Warren, Addison, Waylon, and Kilynn (and one on the way); and brothers, John "Jack" Waisanen and Carl Waisanen.

Preceding him in death are sisters, Chrissy Waisanen, Marie Iraninejad, and Mavis Launsby; and brother, Dan Waisanen.

Paul and Sue owned Maki Optical for many years and then continued their careers at Spectrum Eye Care. He worked at Kroger after his retirement. Paul was also an avid hunter and Michigan Wolverines fan.

He was a dedicated member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in McComb. Over the years, Paul helped to maintain the grounds, including mowing. He also helped put up the current steeple, as well as many other handy tasks.

A celebration of life will be at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at a later date.

Memorial donations in Paul's honor may be made to the family.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.