Heath W. Maki, 42, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 14, 1971, in Waukegan, he was the son of Gerald and Patricia (O’Mara) Maki. On Sept 13, 1997, he married Melanie Maas at The Manor House in Kenosha. He enjoyed studying the Bible with Jehovah Witnesses and had a strong belief in the Bible. He loved the Black Hawks and knew all of their stats. He had raced motocross since the age of 8 and had built a 94 Camaro 8 second car. He loved his children, Diesel (Rottweiler) and Turbo (Siamese alias Bruce Lee). Heath was a fabricator/welder. He was employed at Eirich Machines and he loved his job. His love of hydroponics and growing the hottest peppers was his “second job”. Heath is survived by his wife, Melanie of Kenosha; his parents, Gerald and Patricia Maki; a sister, Tammy Maki; brother-in-law, Randy (Linda) Maas; and four nephews, Chad Alft, Justin Maki and Brett and Braden Maas. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20th, at Proko Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the time of service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Heath’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com