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Lyndel Matthews Obituary
BETHALTO — Dr. Lyndel Ray Matthews, DVM, age 86, of Bethalto, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.
He was born on Feb. 24, 1933 in Blodgett, Missouri, the son of Elmo and Mary (Stagner) Matthews. He married Gloria Jatho at S.S. Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo, Illinois, on Feb. 27, 1954. She survives.
Dr. Matthews served our country honorably in the US Navy as a Corpsman during the Korean War and after discharge, attended University of Illinois, earning DVM in 1960. He practiced small animal medicine and was the owner of Rosewood Pet Hospital for 51 years before retiring in 2014. His love of animals was only matched by his love of farming, where he could be found on his days off. He was a life member of American Veterinary Medical Association and a former member of Jaycee's, Kiwanis, Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus.
Along with his wife, Gloria; he is survived by his children, Mary Matthews of Alton, Illinois, David (Debra) Matthews of Waterloo, Illinois, Susan (Gary) Scott of Jerseyville, Illinois, and Sara (Clint) Campbell of Mason, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-granchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Jonah Matthews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Funeral mass will be on Monday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bethalto, with Father Tom Liebler as Celebrant.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 5A's or masses at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Denise Reynolds
February 24, 2020
Mrs. Matthews, Mary and family:
I'll always remember the first pet my dad and I took to the clinic. The wonderful care that pet and its little girl owner received was exceptional. And the same care given to every pet after that never wavered. My condolences. Denise (Neunaber) Reynolds
Kat Merli-Spears
February 22, 2020
Although I have lived in St. Louis a number of years, I remember seeing Dr. & Mrs. Matthews at church every Sunday. I knew his daughter, Mary, pretty well (we went to school together). I just would like to convey my condolences to the entire family. Dr. Matthews was a very kind man. Praying for all of you.
Debbie Kasten-Eggebrecht
February 22, 2020
So sorry for Dr. Matthews passing. He helped us with all our animals for as long as I remember. I also worked with Mary and Jason. Sorry I can't attend the visitation. Prayers for the family.
Ann Bollinger
February 21, 2020
We visited his office many times through the years. Once took a preschool class on a field trip to his farm. Sympathy and prayers to the family.
ron wisnasky
February 20, 2020
What a wonderful man. So sorry for your family.
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