Kristy Marie (Maki) Wirkula

Kristy was born January 13, 1962, in Hancock.

Kristy resided in Copper Harbor for over 10 years, and worked at the Mariner North for several years.

She later moved to Sands Township, and worked at the Crossroads Bar & Restaurant for the past 26 years. She loved her job waitressing, and had several special customers. She had a great family at the bar.

Kristy enjoyed camping and spending time with her three dogs, she loved her pets immensely. Kristy was an avid reader and also enjoyed having lots of plants. She liked to attend auto races at the Sands Speedway and some NASCAR races.

Kristy was preceded in death by her father, Sherwood “Muck” Maki; and mother, Mary Lou (Priestap) Maki.

Kristy is survived by her husband, Ken Wirkula; daughters, Lindsay (Roger) Ackerman of Lansing, and Cheyenne Wirkula of Sands Township; siblings, Bradley Maki of Las Vegas, Stuart Maki of Sands Township, Jon-Paul Maki of Leesburg, Virginia, and Kimberly (Dean) Wolter of Hancock; nephews, Todd Maki of Marquette, Jeremy Wolter and Jacob Wolter of Hancock; nieces, Jourdan (Andrew) Quinn of Arkansas, and Jenni Wolter of Hancock; mother-in-law, Anita (Jack) Heaton of Sands Township; brother- in-law, Darryl (Kathy) Wirkula of Sands Township; and their three children, Cory, Andrea and Whitney.

A celebration of Kristy’s life will be celebrated on Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Crossroads.

The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family, where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com.