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JAMES MATTHYS Obituary

ELBURN - James P. Matthys was born on Jan. 22, 1968, and he passed away Aug. 16, 2014, after a hard fought battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his mother, Carol; his father, James; his special brother, Kurt; his sister, Melody Bresnahan; his nephews, Patrick and Michale Bresnahan; his sister, Judith Fuller; and his beloved yellow lab, Cody. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. All final arrangements will be private.

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Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 23, 2014.

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David

August 25, 2014

Jimmy was the kin of person who always could find something positive to say in almost any situation. Condolences to his family - you are missed Jim.

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