Matthew David Maze

Matthew David Maze

October 15, 1970 - December 4, 2023

ROCKVILLE, IN- Matthew David Maze, 53, of Rockville, IN, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Gary, IN, on October 15, 1970, to Dennis and Mary Anne (Nee Bales) Maze.

Matthew was a 1989 graduate of Lake Central High School and went on to serve in the United States Army for six years, serving in Desert Storm. After his service to our country, Matthew made NWI his home where he became a journeyman machinist and worked at a local machine shop. He then moved to Rockville and was a correctional officer at Rockville Correctional Facility where he helped many a co-worker and those, he was charged with in making better life decisions such as getting their GED's. Matthew was a member of the NRA and enjoyed spending time with his dog and fixing things. Matthew was the "go to guy" to fix just about anything. From a child he was always taking things apart and putting them back together. Matthew was quick-witted and would often bring a chuckle or a cringe to conversations.

Those preceding Matthew in death are his paternal grandparents, Okey and Reva (Nee Pettit) Maze; his maternal grandparents, Albert and Amma (Nee Dodson) Bales; and his cousin/brother, Michael Wayne Penrose.

Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Mary Anne Maze of Montezuma; brothers and sisters: Mark Maze (Gena) of Wheatfield, IN, Michele Maze of Griffith, IN, Mitchell Maze (Sherri) of Hobart, IN, and Mel Taylor (Mark) of Griffith, IN; his nieces and nephews: Jason, Dakota, Nina, Morgan, Myles, and Mason; his long-time friend/brother, Scott Oliver of Rensselaer, IN; an aunt, uncle and several cousins.

Visitation will be at Independent Baptist Church in Montezuma, IN, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Service at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Keith McIntyre, officiating and burial will be at Oakland cemetery in Montezuma, IN.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.brownmackfuneralhome.com.