Alberta MakaraTeed

Alberta Jean Makara Teed passed away May 11, 2013 at the age of 81. Born October 21,1931 in Gratiot County, MI, Alberta was the daughter of Perry and Pearl (Leiner) Thompson. She was a Past President of Parents Without Partners. Alberta married John Makara in 1950 and Lee Teed in 2002, and both preceded her in death.

Alberta is survived by her sons John Joseph (Donna) Makara of Lansing, Jerold (Renae) Makara of St. Johns; grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Wicke, John "Nick" Makara, Ranee Makara, Jacob Makara, Cierra Pfeil; great grandchildren, Jazmine, Cheyenne, Anabelle and Olivia; brothers, Harry (Grace) Thompson, Melvin (Dee) Thompson; and sisters, Ruth Ann Ingersoll, Rosemary Edwards, June Husted, Jane Thompson, and Patty Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John and Lee; son, James Makara; brothers, Carl and Earl Thompson; and sisters, Bertha Meseraull, Alice Griffin, and Florence Thompson.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Eureka Christian Church with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. Burial will follow at Eureka Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, May 13, 2013 and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Eureka Christian Church, 2619 Maple Rapids Rd., Eureka, MI. Also, a very special thanks to Great Lakes Hospice for their outstanding care.