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MATTHEW P. ALEKSICH

1977 - 2019

MATTHEW P. ALEKSICH obituary, 1977-2019, Mundelein, IL

BORN

1977

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein

219 West Maple Ave.

Mundelein, Illinois

MATTHEW ALEKSICH Obituary

Funeral service for Matthew P. Aleksich, 41, is 11 AM Saturday March 16, 2019 at Gurnee Community Church 4555 Old Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL. 60031. Visitation is 4-8 PM Friday at Kristan Funeral Home, 219 W. Maple Ave. (2 blocks West of Rt 45 on Rt 176) Mundelein and 10-11 AM Saturday at Gurnee Community church. Matthew was born June 16, 1977 in Arlington Heights, IL and died March 7, 2019 at Loyola University Hospital. Matthew was a long -term survivor of childhood cancer after a bone marrow transplant from his younger brother, Christopher. He had a variety of talents including Photography. F. E. Moran was his former employer as director of the IT department. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Norma (nee Helkenn) Aleksich and grandmother Virginia Pierce Taylor, his Uncle Steve Aleksich and Uncle John Beardsley. He is survived by his parents Andy and Sherry (nee Taylor) Aleksich, grandfather Jack Taylor, brothers Christopher (Jackie nee Jones) Aleksich and Josh (Haley) Aleksich and his sister Anne (Jeremy) Willingham. He delighted in his niece Emilee Willingham and nephew Jesse Aleksich. Further survived by Amy Taylor (Jason Diamond), and their triplets Tess, Jillian and Chloe, also, Jack (Kristalina nee Mihalkova) Taylor and their children Karina, Pierce and Lucas, Aunt Susan Beardsley, beloved cousins Michelle Petersen and Nik Aleksich and Amy Udhrain. Sandi Behm was his girlfriend through good and bad. Aunt Dee Swan guided our lives his whole life. Special thanks to his family at Ink 'N Tees, Steve and Kim. In lieu of flowers send donations to the Rosecrance Foundation for children and adolescents 1021 Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61107. For information, call 847-566-8020 or visit www.kristanfuneralhome.com .

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 11, 2019.

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AC

March 19, 2019

Gone too soon but never forgotten. Please find peace in knowing that your loved one is is God's memory, because those who fall asleep in death are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116:15)

Eli and Claudia Talovich

March 18, 2019

Dear Andy and Sherry,
Both Eli and I were deeply saddened to read about Matt's death. We think about Uncle Don and how much he thought of Matt. This was the way we met Matt it was through Don. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time, the lost of a loved one is never easy. We will be thinking of you.
Eli and Claudia and family.

John & Sheena Pracyk

March 16, 2019

May memories of Matthew and the love and strength of your family support you all through this difficult time. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you as you celebrate and honor his life.

Mike Warmington

March 12, 2019

We are going to miss Matt and his dry sense of humor.
The Warmington Family

Amy Taylor Diamond

March 11, 2019

Matthews death has shaken us all and broken our hearts. We are reminded of the very deep love we share as a family, and of our ability to keep him in our hearts forever. We miss you Matt, now and forever. Love,
Aunt Amy, Uncle Jason, Tess, Jillian, and Chloe

Richard Carlini

March 11, 2019

To Andy and Sherry,
I am deeply saddened about Matt's passing and you have my deepest sympathies. Matt was an extremely smart person with a great sense of humor. You're in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Wendy Cordts

March 10, 2019

From one old Mundelein family to another and an old friend of your Uncle Jack's, my sincere condolences to your entire family, both immediate and extended. You lived your life well and with purpose in spite of the difficulties you encountered along the way. "Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us." ~ Meister Eckhart

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Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein

219 West Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060

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16

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Gurnee Community Church

4555 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL

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16

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Gurnee Community Church

4555 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL

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219 West Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060

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