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MATTHEW WOLNIEWICZ Obituary

Matthew "Matt" A. Wolniewicz, 73, died, March 30; beloved husband of Elaine; loving father of Matthew J. (Catherine), Beth (Pete Welsh), Sheila, and Tracy; cherished grandfather of Kendall, Kara, Matthew F., and Lala. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 4, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Loras College or for the research of blood cancers to Dr. Jayesh Mehta Research, Northwestern University, 676 N. Saint Clair St., Suite 850, Chicago, IL 60611. For information call 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 2, 2011.

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Todd Mcquiston

November 24, 2021

So sad about your loss. He was a very nice man. I miss you so much. Biggest regret

Chuck Ahlgren

July 27, 2011

Dear Elaine and Family: I was a Loras classmate of Matty...happy to have had the chance to see him at our 50th reunion last year. I only now learned of his death and am greatly saddened. He was a lovely man.

Chuck Ahlgren

JACK HESSION

April 14, 2011

DEAR ELAINE,I MET YOU YEARS AGO WHEN YOU AND MATT LIVED @ 84TH AND KEDZIE.
I WENT TO LORAS WITH MATT.HE WAS AND STILL IS ONE OF THE FINEST GENTLEMEN THAT EVER WALKED THIS EARTH.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
JACK HESSION

Brian Johnson

April 10, 2011

Elaine, I was saddened to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Jill Boge-Schlies

April 6, 2011

Elaine, Matt, Beth, Sheila & Tracy,
I will always remember Matt Sr. as a cool dad in the neighborhood and so fun on our trips to HHI. Thanks for sharing the photos of the family, sparking a smile for my own memories of you all and your father. I will also cherish the stories my dad shared about his golf buddy.
Sending love & hugs,

Anne Keefe

April 6, 2011

Dear Elaine and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Matt.
May the memories you shared as a family bring you comfort and peace.
Love,
Anne Keefe and Family

April 6, 2011

Elaine,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Dee Meyer

April 6, 2011

Elaine. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dee Meyer

Paul Cale

April 5, 2011

I was a classmate of Matt's at DePaul,
class of "56" Back then we called him
Norb. You have my deepest sympathy.

April 5, 2011

Hi Beth,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know words fall short during this difficult time but I'm sure your Dad had a wonderful and fulfilling life and was an important part of who you are.

Sincerly,
Chet Puskarz

Alison Bogusz

April 5, 2011

What a special love you all shared with your Dad. He was such a sweet man...and such a cool guy. My heart breaks for you, and I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you all with the warmest thoughts through this sad time. Much love, Bogey

Stephanie Dishman

April 4, 2011

Tracy & Family,
Your Dad was so special-we had talked & he was so kind. I felt like I knew him so well from all of your stories. He was a great Father, Husband, Grampa, and friend. He was a strong fighter and an incredible patient and I know you all cherished every moment you had with him. We are so sad for all of you and our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
May you be strong with all of the love and caring from your friends and from all of your wonderful memories of your Dad.
God Bless-
Our Love, Sandy & Stephanie Dishman

The Seattle Obernessers

April 4, 2011

Our hearts are with you during this time of loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you that you will be comforted by God's healing embrace. We loved Mattie and are confident that his love will live on.

Sue & Randall Belovich

April 4, 2011

Beth & Wolniewicz Family,
Words cannot express our sympathy for all of you. You have been in our prayers for quite some time. Beth, your stories about your father have often made me think of my mom and dad. I understand the pain you all have felt. I assure you that over time memory will bring the good times to mind and be of great comfort. Always remember you have friends who love you and are here to support you.

April 4, 2011

Dear Mrs. Wolniewicz, Matt, Beth, Shelia, and Tracy,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Wolneiwicz. I know he was fighting for a long time and we have such great memories of him growing up together. He always was quick to laugh and was a great Dad! We have Matt Sr. and your entire family in our prayers.
Our love and best regards from Cleveland,
Michael, Megan, Brendan, Meredith, Colin, and John Frothingham

April 4, 2011

Dear Elaine and children,
we were so sorry to hear about Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a good friend and we will miss him. Jim and Terri

April 4, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. I offer my prayers for the soul of Matt and for his family. Dick Kelly Loras Class of 1960

Sue Gable

April 3, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. We have always enjoyed the entire family and will treasure the time we spent with everyone. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you all at this difficult time. Ron & Sue Gable

Anne Myers

April 2, 2011

I remember Uncle Matt so fondly. He was kind and generous and dedicated to his family. In short he was the best of men. My love, prayers, and sympathy go out to you. (Maureen) Anne Robbins Myers

April 2, 2011

Dear Elaine & Family Our thoughts & prayers
are with you. Sharon & Bill Delahanty

Andrea & Chris Kuc

April 2, 2011

Our sincere condolences to your whole family. We know how much you all loved him and what a difficult time this is. Our thoughts are with you all.

NANCY BIERMAN

April 2, 2011

DEAR ELAINE THIS IS FROM AN OLD MARSHALL'S BUDDY NANCY BIERMAN SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT MATT'S DEATH ONLY 73 FAR TO YOUNG TO GO TO HEAVEN. THINKING OF YOU WITH MUCH SYMPATHY ,LOVE NANCY

April 2, 2011

Beth, Sheila and Tracy – Know we are thinking of you and send our best.
Kat, Scott and Piper Zerega

Brian O'Neill

April 2, 2011

Beth - Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. The O'Neill family's prayers are with you. Brian

April 2, 2011

Sheila and Family;
I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Although I never met him, from your conversations with me about him I feel like I knew him. I know he gave love, and was loved greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Stay focused on all those good times with him for they truly were blessings.

Gary Snapp

April 1, 2011

Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of all your friends provide strength and comfort to you over the coming days. Most sincerely, Sandy Campbell - Cisco

April 1, 2011

Our sincere condolences to your whole family. We know how much you all loved him and what a difficult time this is. Our thoughts are with you all. Much love, Andrea, Chris & Adam Kuc

April 1, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan & Erin Hickey

April 1, 2011

Oh, Elaine, we are so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Know you and the family will miss him terribly, as will all his friends. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Fran and Bill Johnson
Murfreesboro, TN

March 31, 2011

My sincere condolences and prayers to Mattie's family. -- Msgr Tom Dzielak, Rock Falls, IL, Loras College class of 1960

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