ANNE L. MATTHYS

Anne Matthys, 94, known to all as Annie, died peacefully on November 20, 2021. She was an enthusiastic and beloved resident of St. Charles, where she lived in the same little home for nearly 70 years. After she was widowed in 1959, Annie worked at the Burger's and Bagge's drugstore lunch counters before settling in for 38 years as head cashier at Grimm's, where she greeted everyone with her bright smile and a cheerful word. Faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, ever- optimistic Cubs fan, fancier of fried chicken and any kind of chocolate, and drinker of a never-ending cup of black coffee, Annie never met a stranger. Born on March 4, 1927, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; two infant sons, Robert and Steven; her parents, Peter and Alice Peterson; and all of her brothers and sisters, Ralph, Fern, Raymond, Harold, Josephine, Bernice, Mary, Allen, and Peter. She will be dearly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Curran; and her grandchildren, John Michael and Robin Curran, who brought the greatest joy to her life. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 24th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, St. Charles. Arrangements were made by Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles, 630-584-0060 or www.yursfuneralhomes.com.