Joel Maska

Joel Maska obituary, Hays, KS

Joel Maska

Joel Maska Obituary

Visit the Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory - Hays website to view the full obituary.

Joel Maska passed away July 10, 2025. He was born December 30, 1938 to James and Martina Maska. 

He is survived by his children, Joelene, Janice, Jim, Jon, Jay, and Johanna. His brothers Jake, Jeff, and John, and sisters, Juliene, and Jenell. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother James, and a sister Joanette.

A mass will be offered up for him at a later date.

Published as a courtesy for the Maska family by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Hays, Kansas

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory - Hays

2509 Vine St PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601

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