Obituaries : Mahaila Margaret Clark Cruzen

Mahaila Margaret Clark Cruzen, 13, of Keystone, IA, passed away suddenly September 13, 2020 from an ATV accident in Keystone, IA.

Mahaila was born February, 7, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN to Michelle Cruzen and Cory Clark. She attended Long Prairie Elementary in Long Prairie, MN where she played soccer and was in Girl Scouts. Mahaila moved with her family to Keystone about 4 years ago, becoming a Benton Bobcat and was attending Benton Community School as an 8th grader this year.

Mahaila enjoyed riding her bike around Keystone and took interest in cooking and loved to bake. Mahalia always had her headphones on listening to music and drawing. As a child, Mahalia had a HUGE heart. She ALWAYS showed love for others, even if others did not show love to her. Nevertheless, she was the first to forgive!

She is survived by her mother, Michelle Cruzen of Keystone; father, Cory Clark of WI; step-mother, Lisa Spencer; step-brother, Trevor Busenbark of Keystone; grandparents, Cathy and Timothy Cruzen of Minneapolis, MN; grandparents, Donnia and Cedric Riley; and a host of loving family and friends.

Memorial service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine with Pastor Kate West officiating. Service will also be livestreamed through the funeral service Facebook page. Visitation is 12-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Please be mindful of everyone's safety, respect social distancing and wearing masks when appropriate.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at neuhausfuneralservice.com.