May 20, 1940 – Aug 7, 2018 (Age 78)
Born, Stanislav Guoth in Sokolce, Czechoslovakia on May 20, 1940 to Jurag and Emilia, Stan passed away on August 7, 2018 at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family: Jill, his wife of 55 years; children Meg (Emily & Erin Johnson), Scott (Hannah & Lily Mikita), Jane Gneiser and her...
Read MoreHello, James Hill Detroit Michigan. I took a liking to mr Makita when I was 12 years old. That's when my dad introduced me to hockey. He was a Canadian fan I was a Stan Makita fan. For my school project,I wrote about Stan. He was my favorite. When I started playing hockey I also shot from the right side and also I was a assist man. Always my favorite player. Too bad I took instance in his later years in the NHL
James Hill
November 13, 2024 | School
Stosh RIP my fellow Slovak brother ,never forget the night I met you that night in 65 as you lost Stanley Cup final game to Montreal.We we´re staying in same hotel and same floor as The Hawks with the gang from St Catharines.After the game the party was on when Freddy Stanfield heard me singing with my guitar and invited me to the party room.Yes Stan when you found out I was 100% Slovak we bonded and sang Slovak songs and everything else all night long ,I think we were the only 2 who didn´t...
George Pavlov
March 12, 2023 | Other
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Randy
April 13, 2019 | Victoria, BC
Stan, Hull was a legend, but you were the glue that made the Black Hawks what they were. Thank you deeply for your contribution from a loyal Philadelphia Flyers fan! Rest in peace my friend.
john Spoulos
February 06, 2019 | Toms River, NJ | Teacher
As one who suffered through a similar neurological disease (watching my mother go through Alzheimer's) I have some idea of what you went through and you have my most sincere sympathy and condolences. Neither Stan nor my mom deserved to go that way but God's will be done and from what I have heard he led an exemplary life and his soul is safe in heaven. As young teenagers we used to see Stan, from time to time, visiting a neighbor on our block, on Clarence Avenue in Berwyn. He always said 'Hi'...
Kevin Hughes
November 17, 2018 | Berwyn, IL
Stan- you were probably one of the greatest hockey players during your time and god will be with you always!
ED Budnick
October 28, 2018 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | Friend
Met Stan and got an autograph. My impression was he was good person with a great sense of humor. God Bless and thank you.
James C
October 15, 2018 | Des Plaines, IL
During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this time of loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2nd Thess. 3:16
Monica
September 11, 2018
My Condolences to the family of Stan Mikita for your loss ,may the God of tender mercy be with you at this time of sadness.
Hale.O
September 05, 2018