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Alyssa Mathas Obituary

ALYSSA MARIE MATHAS HOBART, IN Alyssa Marie Mathas, age 19, a lifelong resident of Hobart, ascended to Heaven January 23, 2013, following her courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was a member of Hobart High School Class of 2012. Alyssa was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Blanche Mathas; and cousin, Kenny Gillespie. She is survived by her mother, Debbie (Randy Thomas) Mathas; father, Donald Mathas; brothers: Michael (Samantha) Mathas and Daniel Mathas; sisters: Julia Mathas and Hailey Mathas; stepbrothers: Randy Thomas, Jr. and Brett Thomas, all of Hobart; maternal grandparents: Arsin and Voskresija Kutanovski of Crown Point; loving aunt to Evalena Mathas; and numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may visit with Alyssa's family on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, IN. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. John Starr officiating. Interment at Graceland Cemetery. www.burnsfuneral.com

Published by The Times from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2013.

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Dennis Han

February 1, 2013

To the Mathas Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Alyssa was a special person who always made my day brighter. I know she's in a better place. God bless your Family .

February 1, 2013

May your love and warmest memories comfort you as your heart begins to heal.(Psalm 147:3)

C Johnson

Indiana Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

January 30, 2013

Incredibly saddened to learn this news. May Alyssa finally be at peace. Our hearts go out to the entire Mathas family and we will keep you in our prayers.

Diane Stevens

January 30, 2013

Deb and family,
My heart hurts for the loss of your beautiful angel. I will always have the memories of her coming in the drugstore with so much energy although she was so sick, I am so sorry for your pain. She walks with the angels in heaven now.

sheila davis

January 29, 2013

To Alyssa's family, keeping you in thought and prayer. She was very courageous, Iam one of the nurse's at St.Marys Pediatrics, we have all been thinking of you so very much. Please accept these words and i know they are inadequate..but we are thinking of you and hurting for you.

Chris Hora

January 29, 2013

Debbie and Don, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I have no words to express how sad I feel for you guys.

Marybeth & Tiffanie

January 28, 2013

Debbie & Kids -
Tiffanie and I are so sorry to hear about Alyssa. We are so sorry we couldn't attend the services, Tiffanie just lost her 19 year old brother and it was too difficult for us to have to see another child taken too soon. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May time heal a small portion of your pain.
Sincerely -
Marybeth & Tiffanie

Shirley and Sam Kosich and Family

January 28, 2013

When a loved one becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. So sorry for your loss....Alyssa is in Heaven breathing easy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Mike Casey

January 28, 2013

Dear Mathas Family,

I know what it is like to lose a child. My son died January 3rd. I know this is a very difficult time for you. Please accept my condolences and remember that Alyssa is at peace and in loving hands. We must always believe this. God bless you Alyssa. From what I read you were a beautiful child. Please be strong Mathas family.

Mike Casey

January 28, 2013

Debbie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my sorrow, for you, and your family.
Sincerely,
Brian Bruce, & Family

Laura (Scheuer) Edmonds

January 27, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Mark, Connie, and Steve Dacey

January 27, 2013

Debbie,Don and family~We are very sorry to hear of your loss our hearts and prayers go out to you God bless.

Dianna Brooks

January 26, 2013

An angel named Alyssa is now in Heaven with the warm sun upon her face.

Dianna Brooks

January 26, 2013

An angel named Alyssa is now in Heaven with the warm sun upon her face.

Dianna Brooks

January 26, 2013

An angel named Alyssa is now in heaven with the sun warm upon her face.

Shawn Spurgeon

January 26, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. My children were part of Alyssa's Angels through Hobart schools. My son Richard was very close to her and will miss her deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We just lost my grandfather on the 22nd so we know what you are going through.
With love the Spurgeon Family

January 26, 2013

Sorry for your loss Donald and family
Hampshire Park Office

January 26, 2013

Debbie and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Dwayne, Dara, May and Noah Hickman

January 26, 2013

Deb and family~ Our prayers are with you. She is an Angel in heaven and was loved by everyone who knew her.

Robyn,Dan,Cory,Paige Talian

KL Hamilton

January 26, 2013

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Mathas. I hope the message shared above will bring you comfort. My prayers are with your family.

January 26, 2013

I remember Alyssa at Liberty Elementary School, I was a aid there and my sons go to school in Hobart too, Alyssa was a glowing girl with so much energy. I do know thing, she is in good hands of [God] God Bless the MATHAS FAMILY. MRS Lamphier

Susan & Erik Johnson

January 26, 2013

Deb and family ~ May you find comfort knowing that Alyssa is in His loving arms. Our prayers continue for you and your family.

Constance Mathews/Huddlestun

January 26, 2013

To the whole Mathas family.. I am so so sorry for your loss of this angel. What a beautiful girl and an amazing fighter, she fought till the end. Rest in Peace sweet angel, may God keep you in his wing and watch over your family. Prayers and love

Minister Martha Adams

January 26, 2013

To The Family: Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that He is with you now.

janet {jordan} larry stewart

January 26, 2013

Our love and prayers are with all of alyssa's family and friends.

Jen Vukin

January 26, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Alyssa's passing. May she rest in peace at last. My heart goes out to Alyssa's family, and to all of those who are blessed to have had Alyssa in their lives. I always wished the day would never come that I would hear such tragic news. May her legacy live on forever. Rest in peace, Alyssa.

Delores and Brian Witt

January 26, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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