La Vina Gay De Matteis

La Vina Gay De Matteis obituary, Naperville, IL

La Vina Gay De Matteis

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24021 W. Royal Worlington, Dr, IL 60564

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La Vina Gay De Matteis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - South Naperville (Route 59) on Oct. 14, 2025.

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La Vina Gay De Matteis (née Goben), age 93, of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Born on June 3, 1932, in Petersburg, Illinois, La Vina was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Verancia (née Oller) Goben.
She is survived by her loving son, Scott (Kelli) De Matteis; cherished grandchildren, Dominic De Matteis, Jack De Matteis, Vincent De Matteis, Jordan (Hannah) De Matteis, and Katelyn (Zach) Goad; great-grandson, Oliver De Matteis and a second on the way; and daughter-in-law, Susie De Matteis. She will also be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
La Vina was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband, Clement De Matteis; son, Lance De Matteis; her sisters, Helen Shaub, Shirley Behrens, Patricia Youngshotis; and her brother, Richard Goben.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate La Vina's life during visitation on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois.
An additional visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, Illinois. Interment will be private.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

23

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory - South Naperville

24021 W. Royal Worlington, Dr, IL 60564

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory - South Naperville

24021 W. Royal Worlington, Dr, IL 60564

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL 60543

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.