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Edward Matteson Obituary

Edward K. Matteson, age 84, a longtime resident of Park Forest, passed away on May 2nd. He was the beloved husband of Ruth Eleanor Matteson [nee Grunlund], loving father of Linda [Jay] Wick, Janet [Eric] Stevenson, Edward R. [Pat] Matteson and Charles [Elizabeth] Matteson, dear brother of Marion Vercelloti and Richard Matteson, cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren. Edward retired after 30 years as manager from Kaiser Aluminum Company. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Forest, and a member of Masonic Lodge of Matteson. Edward was a veteran of WWII and served as a captain in the Air Force. He enjoyed Golfing and Bowling. Visitation was Wednesday, May 5th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Hirsch Lincolnway Chapel, 3501 West Lincoln Highway, Matteson, Illinois. Funeral service was Thursday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Forest. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to; Trinity Lutheran Church, 2901 Western Ave., Park Forest, Illinois 60417 or Park Forest Nurses Club, P.O. Box 511, Park Forest, Illinois 60417. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Info 708-748-8031

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Published by SouthtownStar on May 4, 2004.

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