Julia Masquat 1953-2018

Julia Kaye Masquat, 64, of Mayetta, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at her home on the Potawatomi Reservation.

She was born Nov. 16, 1953, at Topeka, the daughter of Charles Harrison and Mayme Mattwaoshshe.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bobby Willoughby.

Survivors include her best friend, Vern Wabaunsee; four daughters, Naomi Masquat, Angela Masquat, Josie Masquat and Janelle Masquat, all of Mayetta; a son, Elliot Masquat, Mayetta; one brother, Dennis Harrison, Omaha, Neb.; four sisters, Wynona Wahwoetten, Mayetta, Laura Abeyta, Delia, Karen Thomas, Horton and Cindy LeClere, Mayetta; 18 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Wake service and dinner were to be held Sunday evening at the Nozhackum Hall, west of Mayetta.

Burial was scheduled for this morning (Monday) at the Dance Ground Cemetery.

Julia was to lie in state from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

(PAID OBITUARY)