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Matthew Matthes Obituary
He graduated from North Judson ‹ San Pierre High School with the class of 2009 and was a freshman at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer. He loved skate boarding, playing drums, baseball, golf and fishing. He was an alter boy at his church.
He is survived by his father, John Albert Matthes Sr. of Winamac, and ten brother and sisters, Robert A.; Ellen B.; John J. Jr.; Freddie A.; Kit A.; all of Winamac; Rebecca P. Galyk of Mursfreesboro, Tenn.; Charles A. Armstrong of Kouts; Jennifer C. Of Lafayette; Bridget A. of Indianapolis; Natalie R./ Jason Talaga of Kokomo. Eight nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his mother.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer with interment following at Winamac.
The Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles Matthes
December 7, 2009
I will miss you little brother
I loved watching you progress into a gentleman...
I loved fishing with you.
I'll see you after the Angel blows the horn!
Samantha agee
November 28, 2009
I havent known Matt for all that long. For the time that i did know him we had some fun times. For the time that i did know him he never once gave up. He had big dreams and he was going to follow through with them. Matt was very out going and fun. I will remember all the fun times we have had together and I'll never forget you Matt. Your forever in my heart and I'll never forget you. I will see you one day in heaven when God calls me. Love u forever&always
mathew mccann
November 25, 2009
To my loyal neibors, friends, and Matt,
I have known Matt for as long as i can remember.My guess is about 7years.He was one of my best friends. I dont have many friends.Nobody ever did consider me truly as their friends. Matt not once had stopped being their for me. He was someone who understood what i was going through. He was like a brother to me, his family was like a family to me. They all knew me like i was one of their members to this day even so. He was a loyal person to me and everybody else he was around. Of all the things he tought me it was to live life to the fullist and be happy for what you have no matter how bad it truly is. He even told me no matter what stand up to your rights, no matter the odds. This i follow by each and everyday.
Alexander McDaniel
November 25, 2009
Matt and i had a lot of fun in the past 2 years ive known him he has said live your life free and to the fullest and im glad he was able to do that.I once told him he had a voice like a king he liked that. me and my cuz would do everything with him we were his little buddies.he had tought me a lot and im glad i got to know him.
i love you matt i'll see you in heaven when its my time to go
your little buddy,
Alex McDaniel;peace
November 18, 2009
To John Matthes Sr and Matthew's Family. May you be comforted by each other and the angels watching over you. May your Faith and courage give you strength to brave the grief knowing Matt is forever present in your hearts.
Hazel White
November 12, 2009
Matt you are very sweet and kind boy. It is so sad that you had to go at such a young age. You will be missed by many people. I think everyone that knew you loved you. That is something to be proud of. Watch over your family and friends.
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