Matthew D. LaFon

1987 - 2014

Matthew D. LaFon

Born: June 16, 1987,

Died: Dec. 23, 2014

Matthew David LaFon, age 27, of Spring Grove, died suddenly December 23, 2014, in New Jersey.

He was born June 16, 1987, in Arlington Heights to Billy and Mary (Freeman) LaFon. Matthew graduated from Richmond Burton High School in 2005. After graduation, Matt began working with his father where he traveled the United States.

He recently joined the Operating Engineers Union Local #150. Matt was a thrill seeker who loved his motorcycles and racing his dirt bikes. He enjoyed the simple things in life. Hanging out with his buddies, tinkering with his toys, playing with his pups and hanging out in his barn. Most of all, Matthew found great pleasure in spending time with his friends, family and the love of his life, Taylor. Matt was drawn towards the meaningful parts of life and didn't have time for nonsense. He held a special love for nature and the ocean. Matthews warm spirit made everyone around him feel loved. His laugh was the greatest around and could be heard often. In his short time, he touched the hearts of many friends. His memory will live on forever and he will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include his parents, Billy and Mary LaFon; brother, Erik LaFon; special friend, Taylor Rogers.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081. The funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 28th at the funeral home.

For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, memorials to Save A Pet would be appreciated at www.saveapetil.org.

For information, please call the funeral home 815-675-0550.