VFW Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Matthew Marvin
MATTHEW ANISDEL MARVIN FREEPORT - Freeport philanthropist, civic and community leader, Matthew A. "Matt" Marvin, 99, died December 15, 2013. Matt was born on August 11, 1914, in St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, where special care was available for his mother. His parents were Matthew B. Marvin and Lucia (Bright) Marvin, both of Freeport. Matt's family ties to Northwest Illinois extend well before the Civil War. Matt's grandfather was also named Matthew. He was an early practitioner of medicine...