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Joseph Matayka Obituary

Joseph G. Matayka, 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010. Formerly from Chicago, IL, Joe is survived by his wife Sharon, son, Kevin (U.S. Marine), his amazing daughter, Meghan and son-in-law, Alex Dillman (U.S. Air Force). Joe worked for the BNSF for 43 years and retired in May of 2000. Joe would like to thank all the members of the BNSF golf association. Memorial will be held on Friday, June 9th at the Clubhouse Inn & Suite Terrance Room, ( 10th and Wanamaker Rd.) between the hours of 7- 8:30 p.m.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2010.

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July 14, 2010

To the Family of Joe Matayka:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult. I worked with Joe in Topeka. My deepest sympathy.
Pat Mitchell, Fort Worth, TX.
(retired - BNSF Rwy.)

Sarah White

July 10, 2010

Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

July 9, 2010

Alex & Meghan,

So sorry to hear of the loss of Meghan's father. We will keep you all in our prayers.
God Bless,
Chris, Linda, Jennifer and Rachel Baumgartner
Sabetha, KS

July 9, 2010

To the Matayka Family.
It was a pleasure to work with Joe
in CQS, May GOD be with you during
these trying times. God Bless you all.

Frank White

Wil and Dianne Chavez

July 9, 2010

Our condolances to your family at this time. We will keep you in prayer.

Laura Myers

July 8, 2010

Very sorry for the loss--(Gone To Soon)
Laura Myers BHC,AZ

July 8, 2010

Mrs Matayka and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with You and Family.
I was very lucky to have worked with Joe in CQS.

Manuel & Lupe Provencio
Topeka Ks.

Ralph & Edna Grondin

July 8, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 8, 2010

Working with you in CQS and getting to know the "real" Joe was an experience.
May your family be strong at this time.
John 'n' Terry Christy

Sheila Fankhauser

July 8, 2010

Dear Kevin, You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad that you were able to be with your dad during his last days. My deepest sympathies to all of you.

Cindy Dillman

July 8, 2010

Sharon, Kevin, Meghan & Alex:
We are very sorry for your loss. We know Joe will be missed dreadfully but he is better now and will suffer no more.
Cindy Dillman

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