Blaze T. Masching Obituary (2001 - 2016)

Blaze Thomas Masching, 14, of Pontiac, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:02 p.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. His service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac with Father Adam Cesarek officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pontiac. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. The family requests everyone comes dressed casually. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Blaze was born October 31, 2001 in Pontiac, son of Timothy Leo and Diane Kay (Weichman) Masching. They survive in Pontiac. Also surviving are his sisters, Allison Leigh Masching and Megan Jo Masching; paternal grandparents, Ray and Judy Masching of Odell; and maternal grandmother, Ida Weichman of Flanagan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bernie Weichman, and one cousin, Abby Ann Cox. Blaze was in 8th Grade at St. Mary's School and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. Bass Master Blaze loved hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. He was an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the St Mary's 2015-2016 1A State Championship basketball team. Blaze was a member of the Henry Yacht Club. Memorials may be made to the Pontiac Township High School IHSA Bass Fishing Team. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.