Matthew Cole Ren, 18, of Frederick, died Friday, July 13, 2012, in Schuyler County.
He was born Oct. 21, 1993, in Rushville, the son of Kenny L. and Heather A. Lyles Ren.
Surviving are his parents, Heather Ren of Beardstown and Kenny Ren of Frederick; grandparents, Jerry and Bonny Ren of Frederick and Butch and Karen Lyles of Beardstown; his great-grandfather, Lawrence Bauser of Beardstown; his brother, Cody Lee Ren of Frederick; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Matthew attended Rushville High School. He was employed as an auto mechanic and commercial fisherman as he had a passion for assembling, servicing and repairing vehicles, fishing on the river and hunting in the outdoors. Matt possessed an honest, caring and friendly heart and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with the family meeting friends from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will then be accorded and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left to the family at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jul. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Ren

51 Entries

Mom and Ky

July 9, 2023

Love and miss you! Oh what a great uncle you would be to the girls! They would adore you.

Mom and Ky

July 9, 2022

We miss you!

Heather Hogan

July 10, 2021

We miss you boy! Love you!
Mom and Ky

Debbie Knouse

April 9, 2014

Love & miss you Matt..

katlyn ren

September 13, 2013

not a second goes by without thinking of matt he always laughed and smiled RIP cousin

Heather Ren

July 1, 2013

Miss you son

joey bigley

July 17, 2012

Matt was a great kid. He always made me laugh and he was always laid back and friendly. i will miss him. i have been thinking about all of his family and i cannot say how sorry and sad i am. i cannot begin to comprehend what you all are feeling. matt will be truely missed and never forgotten. rest in peace matt.

July 16, 2012

Heather so sorry for your lost,I know there are no words ,that will help your pain,but our thoughts an prayers are with you an your family, Jack an Jeannie Montgomery

Angela Bell

July 16, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Matt's family and friends.

Mary Armstrong

July 16, 2012

R.I.P. Matt. God bless Heather, Cody, Kenny, Karen and all his family. You'll be missed so much.
Aunt Mary

July 16, 2012

i am so very sorry for your loss. he and my daughter was friends..he will be missed...

Debbie McEvers

July 16, 2012

Heather, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Joan Gandara

July 16, 2012

Heather, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. I know right now there are no words that will make this feel any different to you. I understand. I just want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and Matt. Please remember, you don't have to worry about Matt, he's in God's hands and will forever be safe.

Becky Loughary

July 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with Matt, his family, and friends.

The Loughary Family

tara lanier

July 16, 2012

Praying for you and your family heather. May peace and healing surround you now and always.

Lori McClenning

July 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with all of your family and friends.

Michael Anderson

July 16, 2012

My Prayers are with you and the entire family in this most difficult time. Hold each other close each and every day for time is so precious. Michael Anderson/Florida

Sheri Seward

July 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with all of Matt's Family and Friends.

Carrie Kelly

July 16, 2012

thinking of you and your family ... wish we could be there...

Renee Cawthon

July 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss , keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

July 16, 2012

So very sorry to the Ren & Lyles family..he will truly be missed

Chrissy Garcia

July 16, 2012

So very sorry to the Ren & Lyles family..he will truly be missed

Judy Carpenter

July 16, 2012

You'll be missed Matt. My heart breaks for the ones left behind. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you Heather, Kenny, Cody, Karen and all your family. I'll see you again Matthew Cole.

Bridgett Thornton

July 16, 2012

Praying for the strength to carry you all through this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
Scott and Bridgett Thornton

Debbie & Roy Knouse

July 16, 2012

You will never be forgotten. Heather, Kenny & Cody, you are in my prayers.. Roy & Debbie Knouse.

Tracy Ward

July 16, 2012

Very sorry for your loss

cathy pate

July 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Amy Phillips

July 16, 2012

So sorry for your familys loss ...

NANCY STOUT

July 16, 2012

TO MATTHEW,S FAMILY , I,M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MATTHEW, HE,S WITH GOD, AND OUR FAMILY IN HEAVEN. NANCY STOUT . JACKSONVILLE, IL.

July 16, 2012

TO MATT,S FAMILY, I,M SORRY , I MISSED SPELLED A WORD IN MESSAGE TO YOU , YOUNG MAN (MAN , NOT MAD ,PLEASE FORGIVE ME , AUNT NANCY , JACKSONVILLE, IL

Joe Schwalb

July 16, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about your families loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Lilly Lopez-Breeden

July 15, 2012

Sending prayers of strength to each of you during this difficult time.....

July 15, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Kenny, Heather and Cody. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

- Marty, Thelma and Drew Ralston

Jeff & Rhonda Brockman

July 15, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Kenny, Heather & Cody and the rest of the extended family. We have known Matt for several years and always thought he was very special...special enough that my girls called him Bubby. Praying for strength for you all in this trying time.

Marcie Seymour Lenover

July 15, 2012

So sorry. I didn't know Matt personally, but knew much of his family. Stay strong and keep the memories alive.

Theisa Cagle

July 15, 2012

So very sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to your family.

Amanda Edlin Cramblit

July 15, 2012

My deepest condolences go out to Heather, Kenny, Cody and the rest of the family. May God be with you during this difficult time.

TERRI JO DUNMIRE

July 15, 2012

MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO MATTS FAMILY & FRIENDS!! MAY MATTHEW RIP & FLY WITH THE ANGELS...HE HAS EARNED HIS WINGS!

Sam & Ann Brewer

July 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy Morales

July 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss.

Cindi Herren

July 15, 2012

The loss of a love one is so hard to face,
you just want to hide,
go some where and escape!
But death is something,
we all must go through,
I know it's hard,
when it's someone you loved and knew.

Just know now,
he is in a better place,
no more hurt or pain shall he face.
It seems unfair and yes this is true,
but he is in Heaven now
watching over me and you!

God has called him home to rest!!
And he's being well taken care of
Because God knows best!!!!
Matt's Family & Friends... You All are in Our Thoughts & Prayers... Dale & Cindi Herren, Chris Cameron & Family, Cory Smith, Jamie Shanks

July 15, 2012

MY HEART GOES OUT TO MATTHEW,S FAMILY / FRIENDS . HE WAS A LOVING / CAREING YOUNG MAD TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM . AUNT NANCY.

Billie Jo Pherigo

July 15, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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