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Matthew Elam Obituary
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ELAM, Matthew Kenton Age 22, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2005, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He was born in Hamilton, on June 14, 1983. Matt overcame his handicap with a constant smile and determined spirit. He was loved by all that knew him and an inspiration to us all. He is survived by his father, Chris (Rae) Elam, and his mother, Nancy Krause-Elam (Arnie Baker); a sister, Jenna and fiancé Chad Ziepfel; brothers, Chuck, Patrick; step sister, Elyse, and step brother, Colin; Uncle Pat (Trish) Elam, Aunt Kim (Bob) Stout, Aunt Keena (Jeff) Ferguson, Aunt Katrina (Bill) Reynold, Aunt Loralee McIntosh, Uncle John (Olive) Krause, Aunt Linda (Jerry) Jones, Uncle Ned (Rena) Krause, Uncle Dave (Bonnie) Krause, Aunt Karen (Gary) Haggard, Aunt Diana (Dan) Akeley, and numerous cousins and many loving friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Roselyn Krause, paternal grandparents Charles and Marilyn Elam, and Uncle Mike Elam. Funeral services will be held at The Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at "D" Street on Friday at 10:00am with the Rev. Michael Gabbard officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. The family is very appreciative of the wonderful care given by Bev Bowman and Christina Mackey, the staff of Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and the staff of the Butler County Care Facility.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Tari Stupp (Pierson)
December 30, 2005
Chris-
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I had always heard what a wonderful father you were, and I am sure Matthew blessed your family for the time that he was here. I also lost my son, and I know how hard it is. Words cannot express my sorrow, and you and your family are in my prayers. Know that God is with you.
God bless Chris.
Tari Stupp (Pierson)
CJ STEPHENS
December 29, 2005
This is C.J. Stephens from Rose Hill Burial Park. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, now and in the days to come.
mitzi spicer-gilliam
December 16, 2005
Chris:
recently heard about your son. I am so sorry! I had lost contact with all our class until Vicki Goodman. He looks like a fine young man and I am sure that he was with you as a Father. We too have suffered heartbreak my son, Josh, whom is 26 is blind totally in one eye and going blind in the other. My most deepest sincerest sympathy to you and your family. God has taken him to such a wonderful place.
Mitzi Spicer/Gilliam
Diane Puckett
December 14, 2005
Chris, Nancy
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Matthew. I know how dedicated you both, as well as the whole family were to giving Matthew a happy life. He was a very special boy and you can be proud that you gave him your best throughout the years. I know how hard this must be for you. Just know that there are a lot of prayers being said for Matthew today. God blessed you with Matthew for 22 years, may he continue to bless you and your families!
Diane & Tom Puckett
Paul, Donna, Justin & Jeremy Wright
December 14, 2005
We have never know anyone like Matt. He was such a special person and it was amazing to see everything that his family did with him so that he could enjoy his life. You guys are one of a kind. Hang in there. Love, Donna, Paul, Justin & Jeremy
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