Matthew Jason Sheff

Matthew Jason Sheff obituary, -, IL

Matthew Jason Sheff

Matthew Sheff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Aug. 4, 2025.
Matthew Jason Sheff, 45, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 pm August 3, 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born January 13, 1980 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Garland L. Sheff II and Monda (Ashby) Sheff.

Matthew is survived by his parents; children, Haley and Dean Sheff; grandson, Jaxon; sisters, Jennifer Harrington and Jodi Sheff; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and his dog, Scrappy.

Matthew was preceded in death by his son, Jason Matthew Sheff; grandparents, Ramona and Oram Ashby and Jeannette and Garland L. Sheff; uncles, Jeff and Gary Ashby; and aunt, Jewell Cutright.

Matthew loved riding motorcycles and preferred Harley Davidson. He spent his free time working on his vehicles and camping. Above all, Matthew loved spending time with his family especially, his great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Matthew's honor to Hughey Funeral Home for funeral expense. Donations can be accepted in person, by mail, or online at the following link: https://www.hugheyfh.com/services/e-pay

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hughey Funeral Home

1314 Main Street P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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