Hazel A. (Mcconnell) Maki

Hazel A. (McConnell) Maki, 93, Superior resident, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was the oldest descendant of Chief Joseph Osaugie. She was born on February 24, 1921 in Superior, WI to Andrew and Ann (Gouge) McConnell.

Hazel was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

She was a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She loved crossword puzzles, crime shows, and the Lawrence Welk show and was an avid reader. She was a strong supporter of various veteran groups such as D.A.V. – Disabled American Veterans and other causes in the community.

Hazel is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews including members of the McConnell, Johnson, Ziegler, Dahlgren and Evenson families; many great and great great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband William in 1999; three sisters, Ramona “Mona”, Justina “Tina” and Dode; four brothers, Roy “Bud”, Richard “Jim”, Florian “Manty” and Leon “Spike”.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior and continue until the 11:00 AM memorial service with Rev. Fr. Andrew Ricci of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church officiating.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Hazel’s name to Disabled American Veterans, c/o Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com .