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Kristopher Basala Obituary

Kristopher Paul Basala MT. PLEASANT - Kristopher Paul Basala, husband of Jessica Schmidlapp of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011. The Funeral Service for Kris will be in St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 4:00 o'clock. Inurnment will follow in the churchyard. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Church Reception Hall. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Kris was born in Mendota, IL, a son of James and Darlene Rice Basala of Mesa, AZ. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and was Director of Marketing for the Flippen Group in College Station, TX. Kris was passionate about sharing his talents. His philanthropic work included Board President of Operation Home as well as involvement with Water Missions International. In addition to his parents, Kris is survived by his wife, Jessica Schmidlapp of Mt. Pleasant, SC; formerly of Cincinnati, OH; their daughter, Charlotte Grace Basala of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and two brothers, Tony Basala of California and Mark Basala of Illinois. The family requests memorials to be sent to the Operation Home, 1250 Fairmont Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or Water Missions International, P.O. Box 31258, Charleston, SC 29407. Memorial messages may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2011.

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March 12, 2011

Jessica and Charlotte,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of Kris and will continue to smile when we think of the many ways he made those around him laugh.
Alissa, Nelson and Chloe Culp

Chuck & Laura Fredrick

March 3, 2011

Dear Jessica & Charlotte,
Chuck & I are so very sorry and extremely saddened to hear about Kris. The world has lost a very great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. All our love, Chuck & Laura Fredrick

Cooper Herrlinger

March 3, 2011

Dear Jess, Charlotte and Judy, We were all so saddened to hear about Kris. May warm memories and friends be a comfort to you all during this difficult time. You are all in our daily thoughts. Much Love, Cooper, John and the rest of the Herrlinger Family

Deana Hawkins

March 2, 2011

Dear Jessica & Family,I am so sorry for your loss.I want to say Thank you for allowing me to assist Mr.Basala in the last few weeks..You are in my Heart and Prayers. Deana Hawkins,AH Aid

BONNIE&DAN REBHUN

March 2, 2011

DEAR JESSICA, CHARLOTTE,AND JUDY,
DAN AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHRIS.WE HOLD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR HEARTS,AS ALWAYS.
ALLOUR LOVE,
BONNIE AND DAN

Tiffannie Rebhun

March 2, 2011

Jessica and Charlotte,
I cannot tell you how much my heart goes out to you both. There are many prayers being said for you here in Cincinnati.
XOXO

Pamela Rich

March 1, 2011

Dear Jessica and Charlotte...you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Water Missions International

February 28, 2011

All of us at Water Missions International mourn your loss. We are praying for you during this difficult time. Love from your WMI family.

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