Matthew W. McVey

RACINE - Matthew W. McVey, 36, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Matthew was born in Waukesha, September 17, 1970, son of Quentin and Martha (nee: Weaver) McVey. Matthew was a graduate of Case High School Class of 1988". Furthering his education, he received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin. On July 31, 1999, in Racine he was united in marriage to Jennifer K. Henzl. Matthew was an attorney employed by Racine County as Director of the Child Support Department. He was a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and Racine County Bar Association. He also served on the Board of Directors for Racine Montessori School, was director of volunteers for the construction of Kids Cove Park, and was a graduate of Leadership Racine. Matthew was a sports enthusiast and avid Badgers and Packers fan. His greatest love and devotion was his family and children. He will be deeply missed. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer; his two daughters, Sadie and Molly; his parents, Quentin and Martha McVey of Racine; his two sisters, Elizabeth McVey of Crystal Lake, Ill., Julie (Jason) Farrar of Linthicum Heights, Md.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Sally Henzl of Racine; sister-in-law, Ann-Elise Henzl of Whitefish Bay, Wisc.; brother-in-law, John Henzl of San Diego, Calif.; nephew and niece, Clay and Allison Farrar; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Sally Weaver and Allen and Serena McVey; and aunt, Sally Detienne. A Memorial Service will be held at the Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, 625 College Avenue, Monday, October 2, 2006, 5 p.m. with Rev. Tony Larsen officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Monday from 3:30 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Racine Montessori School or to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, Ill., 60018 have been suggested. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff at Oncology Alliance, Dr. Wade Mueller and staff at Froedtert Hospital, and to staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888