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Gregory Matras Obituary
Gregory M. Matras, age 27, suddenly, late of Calumet City. Beloved son of Ted and Janice, nee Kabat; loving brother of Trisha Matras and Christopher (Jana) Matras; loving uncle of Julian Matras; proud grandson of Jean (late Theodore) Kabat; dear nephew of Bill (Kathy) Kabat, Evelyn (Ray) Platek, Frank (Barbara) Matras and Matthew Matras. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland to St. Jude Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 708-841-2300,
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Trisha Matras
June 4, 2008
It has been a year since you left us and we all miss you so much. You will always be in ours thoughts and hearts. I miss you so much. Until we meet again. I love you.
Mark Baum
June 15, 2007
Greg was a great friend and will forever be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Matras family.
Cori Kabat
June 14, 2007
Greg, you were taken from this world far too soon, and we will all miss you very much. I love you lots, cousin.
Chris Matras
June 8, 2007
Greg, you have taught me so much growing up and I will miss you so much. We all love you so much. I am so glad you were able to meet your nephew. Love, Chris.
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Dani & Kevin Ryan
June 8, 2007
Greg was an amazing man & will be sorely missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Stephanie Hovanec
June 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers to the Matras family and Emily.
Julia Murphy
June 8, 2007
Greg was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deanna(Walmart) Bohn
June 8, 2007
You were a great friend you will always be missed. My prayers goes out to Emily and Matras family
emily tupy
June 8, 2007
Doody I miss you and I love you. You will always have a place in my heart. Moomy
Marsha Caldwell
June 8, 2007
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Marsha (Slazyk) Caldwell
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Trisha Matras
June 7, 2007
I will miss you so much and never forget you. I love you.
Matthew & Patricia Wachtor
June 7, 2007
May you find strength and comfort in knowing others care.
Matt and Patt Wachtor
Jill and Kevin Ferguson
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The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
June 7, 2007
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