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Michael Tluscik Obituary

Michael J. Tluscik, Sr., 48, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007. The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 North 7th Street, KCK. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Mid-West Regional Burn Foundation, PO Box 248, Shawnee, KS 66201 or the KCK Firefighters Relief Association or the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 64, Community Services Committee. Michael was born June 9, 1959, to Joseph C. and Janet A. (Thomas) Tluscik in Kansas City, Kan. He was a Firefighter with the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department, joining the department in 1992, serving most of his career at Station 14. He was a loving and devoted father. One of his passions was love of time spent at the Lake of the Ozarks. We know he has now taken his last trip to the lake where his spirit will live on forever. Michael was very proud to be a Fireman and valued the many friendships he made while serving as Firefighter. He was also a skilled carpenter and awesome cook. He was loved by many and will be missed forever. He was a Catholic and attended St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, a member of the Firefighters Union, Local 64, and the Firefighters, Relief Association. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Tluscik. He is survived by his mother, Janet Tluscik; four children, Stephanie Tluscik, Michael J. Tluscik, Jr., Kinsley Tluscik and Holly Tluscik, all of Kansas City, Kan.; a brother, David Tluscik (Janice), San Diego, Calif.; sisters, Mary Mears (Mark), Shawnee, Kan., and Helen Tluscik, Mission, Kan.; beloved aunts, Mary Ann Thomas, Kansas City, Kan., and Sr. Mary John Thomas, OSB, Denver, Colo.; former wife, Gina Sielert. Arr.: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan. (913) 371-1404.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 26, 2007.

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Marlene Moore

December 17, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

DAVID TLUSCIK

December 15, 2007

MIKEY, YOU WERE MY ONLY BLOOD BROTHER;I WILL TRY MY BEST TO LOOK AFTER THE FAMILY AS BEST I CAN.I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER ON THE FARM;THOSE DAYS WERE THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE AND CAN NEVER BE REPLACED , BUT ON THE OTHER HAND I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE EVERY MINUTE WE HAD HUNTING,FISHING,BAILING HAY,WEEDING THE GARDEN AND RAKING THE GRAVEL INTO THE ROAD.I LEARNED IN LIFE FROM YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU EVERY DAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.I LOVE MY BIG BROTHER ; YOU BROUGHT JOY TO EVERYONE YOU TOUCHED;MAYBE YOU BUILT THEIR DECK, TRIMMED THEIR HOUSE,PUT OUT A FIRE AT THEIR HOUSE OR, MAYBE YOU JUST BOUGHT THEM A COLD BEER AND GAVE THEM A LAUGH AND A SMILE, BUT MIKEY, YOU WERE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND YOU HAVE LEFT US FOUR BEATIFUL CHILDREN WHO I WILL DO MY BEST TO LOOK OUT FOR AS BEST I CAN. GOODBYE MIKEY, I LOVE YOU, I MISS YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET ALL YOU DID FOR ME AND THE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHOS LIVES YOU TOUCHED.MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL AND PUT YOU IN FIREMANS HEAVEN, YOUR LOVING BROTHER, DAVID A. TLUSCIK

Karen Edwards

December 12, 2007

Dear Janet, Mary,Helen and David,
You are very much in my daily prayers and thoughts. My deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Love, Karen(Kaifes)Edwards

Jeanie Lyons-Defauw

December 3, 2007

Janet, I am truly sorry to hear of the death of your son. You are in my prayers

Lori Smarker

December 3, 2007

To the Tlusick Family,
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

steve shelton

November 30, 2007

stephanie, kinsley,michael,holly ashley

you.have a great dad, he will be missed. he will be with you kids forever

mr.shelton

Mark Janesko

November 30, 2007

We are saddend by the news. Our prayers are with you. God bless the family and all firefighters
who protect us.

Michael Gerkovich

November 30, 2007

to the Tluscik family. thoughts are with you all in the loss of a good man.I will miss a good friend

Amy Slater

November 30, 2007

To Kinsley and the Tluscik family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and my thoughts are with you.

Jim, Shirley, Colleen Carroll

November 30, 2007

Phil 4;13 I can do all things through Christ which strengeth me, is the vers GOD gave me when my dad left this earth my friend Dave Tluscik and family my prayers go out to you to ask GOD to comfort you in the up coming Holiday Season I know that it is going to be hard, but just remember GOD can help let him comfort you and he will your friend Jim, Shirley and Colleen Carroll.

Trish Garvey

November 29, 2007

Helen, Mrs Tluscik and family. I am deeply sorry for your loss... I know it seems hard, but with time your pain will ease...Helen, you and your family are in my prayers....

phil decarlo

November 29, 2007

my heart goes out to the family of mike. he was a very good friend of mine. i will miss him very much, if there is anything i can do to help ease the pain of your loss please call me.

melissa wiles

November 29, 2007

Kinsley and Family,

I am so saddened to hear of your terrible loss. My sincere condolences at this sad and difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Melissa Wiles

John Sadrakula

November 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for you loss. Mike will be greatly missed.

Donna Harmon

November 28, 2007

I feel honored to call Mike a friend, it has been a long time since I had seen each him but I thought of him often and now I will never forget him, he was a good man, strong and brave and loved his friends and family very much.

Hooser Family

November 28, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mark, Carolyn & Haydn Davies

November 28, 2007

To the Tluscik Family, Mike will be so greatly missed. He was a great friend to all who knew him.I pray that knowing he is home with his heavenly father will bring you all compfort.

Anna Gerkovich

November 28, 2007

Our prayers are with all of the Tluscik family. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

The Gerkovich Kids

Mary Dinges

November 28, 2007

Our many thoughts and prayers to the entire Tluscik family. We hope you find peace in knowing you have many friends that care and are praying for you all.
With much love, Don, Mary and Emily Dinges

michael tluscik jr.

November 28, 2007

i love you dad love mlchael jr

Lisa Skwarlo

November 28, 2007

To the Tluscik Family,
You are in all our thoughts & prayers. Mike will truly be missed everyday.
The Skwarlo Family

Janet & Ralph Golubski

November 28, 2007

Dear Tluscik Family,
We are truly sorry for your great loss. Words don't seem to be enough when you loose someone so dear. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May the angels watch over you.

Dennis Cranor [Retired KCKFD]

November 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joey & Ute DeSimone

November 27, 2007

God Bless you Michael. Your Family will miss you so much!

Haleigh & Belinda Breight

November 27, 2007

Kinsley and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Kinsley please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet Bunce-KCKFD

November 27, 2007

To the enitre Tluscik family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sac was one of the good ones. To my kids, he was one of dad's crazy fireman friends who they adored. My children and myself want to express our sympathy during this incredibly difficult time

Melvin & Coelesta Mika

November 27, 2007

Janet and Family
We are sorry to here about your loss
We lost our 50 year old son March of
2006 and are aware of the pain you
are going through. Our prayers wil be with you.

Chad, Molly, Joseph and Jillian Watskey

November 27, 2007

Mike will be truely missed he was a wonderful person and was so good to our kids, our thoughts and prayers are with the Tluscik family.

Donna Warren (Honea)

November 27, 2007

Janet, Mary, Dave & Helen, My deepest sympathy to you all in this difficult time. I will always keep you in my prayers!

Joe Hoytal

November 27, 2007

We are very sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and pryaers are with your whole family.

Sister Fran Cross, OSB

November 27, 2007

Please accept my prayers and sympathy. The whole family will be remembered in my prayers - especially you, Janet -.

Roseanne Kanan-Smallwood

November 27, 2007

Dear Tluscik Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. My family and I will keep your family in our prayers.

Alex Scott

November 26, 2007

Kinsley and the rest of the family, I al really sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything, just let me know.

Diana Ogle

November 26, 2007

Our condolences go out to all of those that have had the opportunity to meet Mike and enjoy his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Diana, Veronica, Brenda.

Teri (Barrett) Protzmann

November 26, 2007

Tluscik family ... may you find comfort in the fond and wonderful memories you have of Mike ... words cannot express nor console you but I would like you to know that he was always so much fun growing up and although I've not had contact with him in many years, he will forever be a part of my child and teen years ... it can be said that he touched the life of many ... I'll keep your family in my prayers

Candy Roberts

November 26, 2007

I will miss you Mike, you always made me smile. God bless your family and may he watch over your children.

Jerome and Cassie (Schneweis) Tucker

November 26, 2007

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his work family.

ALANA RUPP-SMARKER

November 26, 2007

MRS. TLUSCIK, DAVE, MARY, HELEN & FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS OF MIKE'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I PRAY THAT GOD'S LOVE WILL BRING YOU COMFORT ALONG WITH ALL YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF MIKE.

cindy sims

November 26, 2007

Mrs.Tluscik, Helen, Mary & David--I am so very sorry to hear about your brother, Mike...My thoughts and prayers are with you -- words can not heal a hurting heart, only the memories and confort to know he is with his father in Heaven...

Jay and Susan Thomas

November 26, 2007

Mary and Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys,

Angie Brown (Vargas)

November 26, 2007

Mike will be missed by so many.. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and fellow firefighters!

Sue & Mike Kierl

November 26, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with Mike's family and children.

Patrick Quinn

November 26, 2007

My prayers are with the family and especially Steph, Mike Jr., Kinsley and Holly.

Tim Parmley/ Florence Fire Chief

November 26, 2007

To the family of Michael J.Tluscik Sr.
We don't know you or your loved ones but as a fireman Michael was a fireman family member.
The Florence Volunteer Fire Department is sending you our sympathy in the loss of your father, son, brother and uncle. Yet another fire brother has passed on. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

wes hatfield

November 26, 2007

this is a loss for everyone who knew mike. our prayers are with the family.

Kelly Foudray

November 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mikes family during this difficult time.

bea grado

November 26, 2007

Stephanie and Family

We are very sorry for your loss and hope that God's strength will pull you through the days ahead.

Anita Montes-White

November 26, 2007

Helen and all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May happy memories guide you through your grief.

Debbie Miller

November 26, 2007

Words cannot describe how much Mike will be missed. I am honored to have been able to call Mike friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved Mike.

Linda Miller

November 26, 2007

Janet, may you find joy as you celebrate Michael's life and God's love during the moments of sorrow.

From your friend,

Jim Cunningham

November 26, 2007

My prayers are with the entire Tluscik family and his fellow firefighters. May God bring you comfort during this time of tremendous loss.

Jennifer Slaughter

November 26, 2007

We are very sorry for the loss of Mike. He was a great guy, and very much a part of our family.
With Sympathy & Friendship,
Joe & Jennifer (Guilfoil) Slaughter

Christina Delana

November 26, 2007

Micheal will be greatly missed.. My prayers are with you.

Joanie Cook

November 26, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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