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Mark Michael Michalski

Mark Michalski Obituary

Mark Michael Michalski was born Jan. 12, 1960 in Kansas City, KS and passed away Oct. 1, 2005 in Seattle, WA. Since 1987, Mark has worked at Olympic Medical Corporation in software development. He enjoyed coaching his son's baseball and soccer teams and had a love for music. Mark volunteered preparing meals at shelters in Seattle. He is survived by his son, Cole Thomas Michalski and Cole's mother Katie Michalski; parents, Robert and Anna Michalski of Kansas City, KS; sister, Mary Michalski-Ehlers of Philadelphia and brother, R. Joe Michalski of Los Angeles. A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 at Forest Lawn Funeral Chapel, Seattle, Washington. A private cremation followed after the service. Family requests no flowers.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 5, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Michalski

15 Entries

Sonny McWilliams

July 31, 2006

Dear Michalski Family and everyone who may read this;

Not a day goes by that I don't think about my dear friend, Mark Michalski. I truly loved Mark and will forever miss his presence here. My strong faith hears his voice often. I am thankful for that. I am also thankful for Mark's loving family. I want the Michalski's to know what an inspiration of love and genuine goodness they have always been to me. I thank you folks for that love, sincerely, with all of my heart.

I want to share a couple of pieces I've written over this last year because, if nothing else, they have helped me. I hope that you enjoy them - so here they are.

Love,

Sonny McWilliams

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Our Brother Went Away

Our brother?

He went away today.

Mark silently kissed us goodbye

Then left us with so much left to say.

Mark smiled so well

And left us with this feeling that you could tell

– His heart was at peace, but we will always miss his love.

Our brother. We knew that he carried a heavy load.

He was always so busy traveling down life’s road

– That we were unable to see Mark enough.

I regret that we rarely had time to talk

-- About the ways he really felt.

I just wish that brother and I

Could have taken that proverbial “long walk.”

Our brother left us this afternoon when the sun was setting thereof.

He just faded into the sunset and wished us all of Gods’ love. While leaving, Mark looked at us so kindly.

He smiled and said he has this job to go do.

He said, “Adios Amigos” and that he must go to find the Love,

Because he wanted to go and find it

Just so he could bring it back, then give it to all of you!

Our brother, Mark.

This man packed up his knowledge and took it away

To where-ever it is that he was going today.

I know his heart hung heavy and was set with the concern of us all. I also know our brother wouldn’t let this world he knew sink

– Mark wouldn’t want us to let this world he knew fall.

(Continued)

Our brother has passed beyond and gone on in our behalf.

We are left wondering, “What could we do for Mark to help here now that he has passed?”

Well, what I’ll suggest is that we keep his loving spirit, deep inside

of us - and know his love will always be here with us.

Let us now, and for always, support Mark’s family with love.

Also, know that Mark Michalski is back home with God

– And in that we can trust.

By: Sonny McWilliams

Writers note: Mark Michalski is and has always been a great friend to me and I hope I was always a good friend to him. Mark has always felt as though he was my brother, too! I dearly loved this man and I always will.

Sincerely,

Sonny Mac, your brother

Sonny McWilliams

AKA: Herschel H. McWilliams III

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IN THE WINK OF AN EYE

By: Sonny McWilliams

November 20, 2005

When I was a child

I remember those days

Growing up so fast

I was on my way

To find myself

And I didn’t want to fail

With so much ahead of me

On life’s lonely trail

I went to college

Then had my first child

One more was born

My drumming was wild

Finally I thought

True love was found

We raised our kids

Much to our astound

How quick it happened.

The kids saying goodbye

We couldn’t believe it happened

In the wink of an eye

It was on their own

They began to live

We loved them so much

To the world we give

So there they went

And on their own

They each made their way

And each had their home

A few years did pass

Then my wife fell sick

It was a terrible time

Her death was quick

(continued)

The kids and I

Stood there so sad

We couldn’t believe

The great love we once had

And it all went by

In the wink of an eye

What before made us so happy

Now made us cry…

Time has passed now

I’ve watched it all go by

I tell you my friends

It’s happened in the wink of an eye

One day we’re born

And one day we die

Life goes by

In the wink of an eye

So love your Mother

And love your Dad

Tell them that they we’re the best

Parents you could of had

Because the days, my friend

They will fly by

One day they’re gone

In the wink of an eye

Now don’t give up

If you have lost a love

Someone else needs you

And believe in God above

Remember, your love within is huge and

A heart of love will never die.

Cherish the ones you love every single moment

Because this will all be gone “In The Wink Of An Eye.”

Angie Bryant

December 2, 2005

Mark was a wonderful person & caring husband and will be truely missed-God be with you all Angie

Anna Michalski

October 23, 2005

Our heartfelt thanks for all the support during this sad time. Mark was a good father, son, brother and friend. I offer this proverb in return: "SAY NOT IN GRIEF: HE IS NO MORE, BUT LIVE IN THANKFULNESS THAT HE WAS." Bless you all. Mark's family, Anna & Bob(KCKs), Mary (Philadelphia), R.Joe (L.A.) and especially son Cole now 8 years old (Seattle).

Michelle Shaffer

October 19, 2005

To all of Mark's loving family -

My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. I treasure the friendship I had with Mark and all of the music and fun we shared. Time heals the wounds that no one can see. God bless you all with faith, hope and love. I am praying for you all.

Love, Michelle

Randy and Nikki Morgan

October 11, 2005

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with Mark and his family and friends. I'm happy that Joe doesn't live too far away and we're always here if you need a shoulder to lean on.

Jim Parkinson

October 6, 2005

I'm truly sorry to see that another of my old teammates has passed. For the entire Parkinson family, and those who played along side Mark... rest easy brother.

Rick East

October 6, 2005

As someone who shares the same date of birth 1-12-60 I remember Mark as a team mate and birthday mate. I remember the year we had 3 of us on the same team with the same birthdate. The Mom's made us a cake and we had a party in the locker room after a game on our birthday. I will always rememeber Mark. Peace be with the family and especially his children.

Dave Debroskey

October 5, 2005

I remember Mike as a fresh faced 12 year old hockey player on a great little pee-wee team that faced all kinds of adversity (the Eagles.) He had a shyness to him, and wasn't all that big (who is at 12?), but had a great heart, was a team player and was dependable. He was a "good kid." I liked Mike. I'm happy to know that he himself became a coach, and I know for sure he was a winner where it counts in life, especially with his boy. Bye, Mike.

Bob and Joyce Jones

October 5, 2005

The family of Bob and Joyce Jones and their sons, Mike,Evan,and Eliott, express their condolences to the Michalski family. We all have fond memories of Mark during his hockey playing days with the Johnson County

Amateur Hockey Association.

Mark Michalski

October 5, 2005

Mark and Delight Zimak

October 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Cole and your families. Consider yourself hugged. You are surrounded with lots of support and love and especially ours. We love you.

Delight and Mark

Vickie Williams

October 5, 2005

I just read the sad news of Michaels passing.. I went to school with him at West Jr. High. We were very good friends, and he had such a sence of humor, and kept everyone upbeat when they were having a bad day. My heart goes out to his family, I know he will be missed by all who knew him..My deepest sympathy to the family left behind.. Vickie (Hudgins) Williams

Marianne Gleason

October 5, 2005

Dear Truman and Michalski families and Cole:

I am so sorry for the loss of Mark. I just received the news this morning in KCStar obituaries. I am saddend by the sudden and tragic loss. I hope that all kind find peace over time, as some of these issues never seem to make sense. I love all of you. Keep your faith and try to find peace in your hearts over time. I love you Katie and Cole!!

Mag

Parishioners of St. Mary- St. Anthony Catholic Church

October 5, 2005

Dear Michalski Family,

We here at St. Mary-St. Anthony are holding you and yours in our prayers. May you find comfort in the arms of our Lord.

Steve & Bree Hampton

October 5, 2005

We love you guys. We would have been there, but we just got the indigestable news today....keep your chin up. It wont be long and we will all be with Mark as fast as time goes. We Love You.

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