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Lukas Maska Obituary
Lukas Maska, age 18, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Lukas was born on June 2, 1997 the son of Monte David and Kara Lyne (Patterson) Maska. He is also survived by his Maternal grandparents, Marvin and Kathryn Patterson of Shell Knob, MO; Paternal grandparents, Eric and Darlene Knorr of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters Ashley Maska of Lawrence, Kansas; Ally Maska of Springfield, MO. and many friends. Lukas loved all water activities and the cat Edgar. Funeral Services will be Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, with burial to follow at maple Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Barnabus in Lukas memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lukas Maska
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Susan Lynch
May 4, 2016
Luke always had a huge smile and a bigger hug! I adored him. I grieve his loss with you... and rejoice that we will see him again. You are each in my thoughts and prayers.
May 2, 2016
Our hearts go out to you and your family. May GOD comfort you all.
Kathy and Phil Abernathy
Liza Sayson
April 30, 2016
Condelence to Maska Family.
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. - Philippians 1:21
Sherry Godfrey
April 29, 2016
I will certainly miss seeing Lukas at church. He always broke out in a huge grin when I said hi to him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim and Hazel Lauderdale
April 29, 2016
Lukas was always such a blessing and a very special friend. You are all in our prayers.
Love and prayers to you all Jim and Hazel Lauderdale
Gail and Sheila Fisher
April 28, 2016
We are praying for you and your family.
Celinda Welch
April 28, 2016
Dr Maska and family,
Please know we are keeping your family in our prayers for comfort and peace.
Jeff & Celinda Welch
Myah Snider
April 28, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family and friends.
Carol Box
April 28, 2016
Monte and Kara and girls,
We are so sorry for the passing of Lukas, but yet we believe he is running on streets of gold. He will be missed greatly by so many. We hold you up in prayer during this time of sorrow.
Love,
Jason, Carol, James, and Whitney Box
Casey
April 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Michael and Lorna Lanphier
April 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
Ken Lathrop
April 28, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with the Maska family.
Sonja Myers
April 28, 2016
Ashley and family...I am SO sorry for your loss. I remember Lukas coming to the volleyball games - such a beautiful soul! Love you all...
Paul and Lisa Klaassen
April 28, 2016
Our hearts are so heavy for your loss...we are praying for your comfort and strength as you deal with the new emptiness. Praise God that Luke is now free, enjoying his perfect new body in heaven with Jesus. We are planning on coming to the service. Much love, prayers, and hugs...
Kari Wilson
April 28, 2016
Kara and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Kari Wilson
Paula Gronniger
April 28, 2016
Lukas was such a beautiful young man. He was loved and enjoyed so much by all his friends and staff at Daybreak. Our hea hearts are comforted by warm memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Maska family.
Nancy Bright-Kaufman
April 27, 2016
My heart goes out to the Maska family during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
April 27, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son. Prayers to your family!!
Love, Lindsay Meadows
Mary Reid
April 27, 2016
Hugs and prayers from the Reids to the beautiful Maska family. We are so very sorry .
Jamie Brim
April 27, 2016
I truly feel blessed that I got to meet Luke. He had the most beautiful soul and always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Connie Moore
April 27, 2016
Wayne and I extend our deepest sympathy to Dr. Maska and family. We lost our son at age 25 and it is a life altering event. Loving memories of your son will be what gives you hope to go on in life. Prayers for you all. Wayne and Connie Moore patients of Dr. Maska
Lisa Mullen
April 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Seeing Lukas' smile at Ridgecrest.
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