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Melissa Maska-Walters Obituary

Maska-Walters, Melissa, 46, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Visitation with family, 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Paul Catholic Parish, 1810 N. Roosevelt. Private burial at Kensington Gardens. Melissa was preceded in death by her father, George Maska; brothers, Mitchell and Mark Maska and sister, Alice Knorr. She is survived by her parents, Darlene (Eric) Knorr; son, Miles Walters; daughter, Isabella Maska, all of Wichita; brothers, Michael (Cindy) Maska of Galesburg, IL and Dr. Monte (Kara) Maska of Springfield, MO; sisters, Elizabeth (Justin) Counts of Shanghai, China and Andrea (Edward) Sullivan of Dallas, TX; and 14 nieces and nephews. Memorial established with the Fundamental Learning Center, 917 S. Glendale, Wichita, KS 67218. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2015.

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Kasondra Valas (Azbill)

August 14, 2015

I'm an old friend from Purnell. Missy was one of the funniest people I knew and she had a huge heart. My thoughts are with your family.

Kelsey & Kevin Nichols

April 22, 2015

Dear Darlene, Ric, and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Missy's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am praying for sweet Bella. Please pass on to Elizabeth that I am thinking of her too, and praying for God's peace for her as well. Sending love and care to all of you! Kelsey & Kevin Nichols

April 18, 2015

Dear Ric and Darlene and family,
I am a friend of Vicky Smith's. We met at a fourth of July celebration at your country club a couple of years back and enjoyed sitting at a table and eating dinner with all of you, including Missy. I just wanted to convey my heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. May the Lord bless and keep you. I'll always remember how Missy was a good friend to Vicky and her family. I would have sent you a card, but didn't have your home address.
Sincerely,
Cindy Dearing of Kansas City

Robyn Wells

April 11, 2015

Dear Darlene & Ric.... We were so very shocked & saddened to hear of Missy's passing! What a truly tragic & sad loss this is!
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you are grieving this huge loss..... Missy was such a special person & her passing leaves a big hole in the lives of the many people who knew & loved her! Our prayers are with you & your family! Dave & Robyn Wells

Jim Sechrist

April 11, 2015

Darlene, Ric,
Sorry for the loss of your daughter. We will be praying for you and your family.
Jim, Amber, Collin, Payton and Alexis Sechrist.

Renee & Pat Hanrahan

April 11, 2015

Darlene, Ric and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Missy has been received into the loving arms of Our Father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Rev. Dr. Mary J. Korte

April 10, 2015

Darlene and Ric, May God surround you all and sustain you in this time of tragedy and loss. Our love and prayers are with you. Rev. Dr. Mary Korte

Fr. John Hay

April 10, 2015

May God surround all of you with his peace, comfort, and especially a deep knowledge of his unfathomable love for Missy and you!

Miguel perez

April 9, 2015

Sorry for the lost

Darin Weidenheimer

April 9, 2015

Family of Missi,
May God be with you all.....as Missi was truly a beautiful person and such a unique spirit! I have such a heavy heart.....as I won't get to see her walk into WCC for Bella's tennis lessons anymore The way Bella looked at her as we take Bella away to hit balls was like that of a puppy looking back at mom!!! I KNOW God gained an ANGEL...but we all lost so much down here in this sometimes cold world! Prayers and peace to Missi's friends, family, and my beautiful Bella!

April 9, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends who lost this beautiful human being. Melissa and I became fast friends, and I enjoyed spending time with her and her family. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. I loved her dearly, and will always remember the love she had for her family, friends, and children.
With Love,
Lisa WIlt

Marietta Wetzel

April 9, 2015

Dear Darlene and Ric,
I'm just crushed about the news of your daughter Missy's death. You and your family are remembered in prayer.
With Loving Thoughts, Marietta

Marietta Wetzel

April 9, 2015

Dear Darlene and Ric;
I'm just crushed about the news of you daughter. Praying for you and your family.
With Loving Thoughts,
Marietta

April 9, 2015

There is a place deep in our hearts where those we've loved and lost live forever. Our memories of them give us strength in these times of sorrow. With love and sympathy. Marvin and Kathy Patterson

Karen Bullard

April 8, 2015

I can still see Missy (dressed like she was heading toward a fashion runway) seating customers for Mitch at 2 Feathers. She was a joy. Darlene, I send love and peace to you and your family as you celebrate Missy's life and grieve this great loss.

April 8, 2015

Dear friends Darlene and Rick, There are truly no words to describe how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you, hoping you are surrounded by loving friends and family. And when you return to Naples we will be here waiting just to be together. With love and hugs, Sally and Monty

Kathy LeValley Wagner

April 8, 2015

Dear Darlene, Ric, and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Melissa's passing. Please know that there are many people who are thinking of you at this time and praying that you find the strength to overcome her loss. May you find love and peace in fond memories.

Andy and Jane Martin

April 8, 2015

To our Dear Friends Darlene and Ric. We offer our thoughts and prayers to you and your family as that is all we have.

Andy, Jane, Tommy, Alayna and Austin Martin

Dean and Nancy Wright

April 7, 2015

Darlene, Ric, and family:

Our hearts are heavy for your loss, and we pray that you will be given the strength you need.

It was so good to see Missi a few weeks ago on the same flight when she was returning from her trip to Florida. She was so excited about the time she had there with everyone, and it was so nice of her to come to our seats and spend some time with us.

We will always remember Missi's infectious smile, joyous personality, and her incredible love and devotion to family.

We hold you close in our hearts.

Love,

Dean and Nancy

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