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Edward G. "Eddie" Matuszewski
1933 - 2025
BORN
1933
DIED
2025
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Edward Matuszewski Obituary
Born: December 24, 1933 in Joliet
Died: December 11, 2025 in Joliet
Edward G. "Eddie" Matuszewski
Age 91, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home, with his loving wife by his side.
Born December 24, 1933, in Joliet, Ed was a son of Michael and Rose (née Zglabicka) Matuszewski.
He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School (Class of 1953) and served in the United States Army for two years.
On November 17, 1956, Ed married Lorraine M. Kozak in St. Thaddeus Catholic Church.
Ed worked as a printer for Will County Printing and Multi-color and later on part time for Fox Valley Press and Woodbine Golf Course.
He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great-grandchildren, and loved playing golf with his sons, grandsons,
brothers and nephews. Eddie was fondly called "Papa" and "Jaja".
Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Lorraine M. Matuszewski; sons, Ron (Bev) and Randy (Sally) Matuszewski; grandchildren, Lindsay (Peter), Scott (Kelsey), Ryan (Lauren), Kyle (Nicole), Kristin (Matt), Nicholas, Kevin and Amy; great-grandchildren, Simon, Owen, Ruby, Silas, Connor, Dayton, Benton, Parker, Everett, Mackenzie, Emma, Connor, and Mallory; brother-in-law, Leonard (Jane) Kozak, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Rose Matuszewski; siblings, Anna, Mary, Katherine, Julia, Frank (in infancy), John, Victoria, Joseph, George, Michael and Stanley.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435. Prayers will follow at 10:20 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, then proceeding to St. Carlo Acutis Parish (St. Ambrose Church) 1705 Burry Circle Drive Crest Hill, IL, for a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m., Rev. John Honiotes officiating.
Ed will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Crest Hill, IL following Committal Prayers.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.PleseFuneralservices.com.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the genuine care and direction of Kenneth A. Plese, in Joliet, IL 815-735-2125.
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Thomas J Softcheck
December 18, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss!! May he rest in peace!!!
Susie Rommel Olson
December 18, 2025
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of "Uncle" Eddie. While he wasn't my actual uncle (I was Rita's niece), I always thought of him as my uncle. He was a kind and good hearted man. I had planned to get to the service but got the flu. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken Bartosik
December 17, 2025
Dear Ron and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. While at Fox Valley Press, he was always fun to talk to, I loved his stories. He was usually thinking about going to some high school football game at Hansen Stadium in Chicago. I really liked him, he was a great guy. I'm sure you will all miss him very much, but be thankful for all the great memories. Rest in God's arms Eddie, thanks for the memories! Sincerely, -Kenny B.
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Pete & Dee Abate
December 17, 2025
Our love & prayers are with you during this difficult time! He was such a wonderful man! May loving memories always live in your heart!!
Our Deepest Sympathy, love, & friendship!
Elaine Morris
December 17, 2025
Condolences Matuszewski family, prayers for peace
Sheri Kropinski Kirchner
December 17, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
Therese Hartsell
December 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss, please know your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Therese Hartsell
Marilyn K Zeller
December 16, 2025
Dear Lorraine and family, Sorry to learn of your loss of Eddie. Always enjoyed a dance with him. Marilyn Zeller
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