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Matthew McCumber Obituary

Matthew John McCumber, 43, Topeka, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005. Mr. McCumber was a roofer and also did automobile and home repairs. He was a chef at heart. He was born Oct. 24, 1961, in Pennsylvania. He grew up in Pennsylvania and had been in Topeka many years. Survivors include a roommate, Mark Winkenwader; and sons, Blake, Shane and Matt; many friends; and his Dug Out family. A memorial get-together will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Dug Out. Brunch will be provided.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Feb. 12, 2005.

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Tina Luther

February 6, 2025

I miss you still! Mom has now joined you, dad, and Gerri. Mom passed on March 4, 2024, almost a year. You have 3 grandnephews and 2 grandnieces. Wish you could have met them. Keep close to each other. I love you.
Tina

Tina Luther

February 6, 2023

I miss you so very much!!!! Still have no real answers as to why you are gone and what happened. You are with dad and Geri is now with the 2 of you. She passed away December 16, 2022, that is the same day as dad only years apart. Mom is still with us, however, her Dementia and Alzheimer´s has progressed and I had to put her in nursing care. Kisses and hugs to you, dad and Geri. Miss you all.

Tina

Debra Biddle

February 22, 2005

May you rest easy now.

Maria Mikolajczyk

February 21, 2005

Johnny...I'm sorry to have lost you but I hope you have your peace. I will be eternally grateful for all that you did for dad-I hope I get the chance to tell you that one day, until then give dad a hug for me and remember we love you! Your step-sister Maria

JACK MCCUMBER

February 18, 2005

MATT,GROWING UP WE WERE FRIENDS.BUT MUCH MORE THEN THAT WE WERE BROTHERS.YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOREVER.THERES SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS.

Tina Luther

February 18, 2005

Johnny (as you were called by FAMILY)

I love you so very much and don't have answers. We had such a good time when you were home last March even though it was a sad time. Atleast we have all the pictures we took. I miss you little brother and will always love you. I will miss your emails and instant messages.



Your loving sister, Tina

Joseph McCumber

February 17, 2005

Johnny, [as I knew you groing up], my brother; you are terribly missed!!



The hole in my heart can not be repaired. Being the youngest in a family of 7 has it's ups and downs, but you sure did know how to laugh [and cry]. I wish you were still with us, but I know that you are where you need to be. I know you will guide me [and your Topeka family] for the rest of our days as you will be in each ray of sunshine and each drop of rain. I will think of you at each day-break and each sunset. I will think of you often as we've walked the same roads with our struggles to overcome life's obstacles. I will always love you and I hope that you will guide me with your strength. There are no words to describe the loss that I feel. What I wouldn't give to have just one more day....



Your little brother, Joe...

Marlene white

February 17, 2005

Camping this spring and summer won't be the same without you. And the Dugout Won't be the same.

Peggy Hansen-Nagy

February 16, 2005

Matt, you will be forever in our hearts. We have sharred so many trips and adventures together. You have played such an important part in helping us build our home. You will always be a part of us Matt. We are going skiing this weekend, it makes me smile when I think of the trips you took with us to Colorado. I will miss you. May you rest in peace my friend. Peggy and David

Kimmy Parrett

February 15, 2005

Matt...you had a great talent with your carpentry...with all you built and fixed for your friends, just know now that your personality, your friendship, your smile and laughter will be missed by many. Rest now my friend.

Mongo

February 15, 2005

Matt...many things I don't understand...but...one thing I DO KNOW.....YOU ARE MISSED VERY MUCH!!

Rest in peace, buddy!

Denise Fiehler

February 13, 2005

Matt...You have no idea how much you're loved, you have soooo many friends. I loved you so much my friend - I will miss you yelling "DENISE" across the Dugout or across the camps while canoeing... You are missed so much gosh darnit.... LOVE YOU!

Carly Kirkpatrick

February 13, 2005

You were truly a sweetheart, Matt and I will miss you!! You had more friends than you could ever imagine and the world was a better place with you in it. I hope you found your peace.

jay clinkinbeard

February 12, 2005

We all miss you very much.

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