Dorothy M Matthys

Dorothy Matthys Obituary
Dorothy M. Matthys, 93 years old, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in her home surrounded by loving family.
Dorothy was born on August 13, 1930 in South Bend to the late Frederick D. and Bernadette (Gard) Michael. On June 14, 1952, Dorothy married the love of her life, Cyril "Bud" Matthys, he preceded her in death on November 24, 2020. She is also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Theresa Matthys; and her brothers & sisters, Mary Donahue, Leo Michael, Lloyd Michael, Dale Michael, Betty Stephens, Maurice Michael, Helen Rajski, Glenn Michael, and Lawrence Michael; father-in-law, Cyriel Matthys; mother-in-law, Mary Matthys; brother-in-laws, Steve Suth and Lyle Massing.
Left to cherish their memory of Dorothy are her loving children, Debbie (Paul) Wassenhove, Karen S. Matthys, and Randall A. Matthys; grandchildren, Christopher (Ginny) Matthys, Andrea (John) Mulholland, Chad (Katie) Mrozinski, Douglas (Kala) Matthys, Amanda (Jason) Gill, and Kim (Clint Dietl) Wassenhove; and 14 great-grandchildren, Margaret, Nicholas, Jack, Henry, Caroline, Noah, Lyla, Clark, Morgan, Colton, Jason Jr., Christian, Cash, Brooklynn; sisters, Shirley Hunsberger, Joyce Horvath, Virginia Weaver; and sister-in-laws, Shirley Massing and Carol Suth.
Dorothy was a farmer's wife for 68 years of her life. She worked side by side with Bud out on the farm and provided meals when necessary. Dorothy loved baking; she especially excelled in making apple slices. Dorothy was a member of the Amarillo Star line dancing group. She was also a member of the Woodrow Wilson class of 1948 reunion committee. Most of all she loved her family. She loved watching the grandkids when they were young, and being with the great-grandchildren and attending their sporting events when she was able to be there. She also took great pride in hosting family gatherings, especially the Matthys Christmas Eves which included her nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank Kathy B, Debbie H, Barbara L, Roxanne S, and Renee G. for their exceptional care and compassion for Dorothy.
Visitation for Dorothy will be from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm on Monday, May 6, 2024 with a Rosary to be prayed at 4:00 pm in St. Joseph Funeral Home, Mayflower Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church with a one-hour visitation in church prior to the mass. Burial will follow at Crumstown Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions in honor of Dorothy M. Matthys may be made out to Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Pl, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Holy Family Catholic Church, 56405 Mayflower Rd, South Bend, IN 46619.
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