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TREMONT - Matthew Joseph Valerian Schweigert, 19, of Tremont was tragically killed in a two-vehicle accident near Tremont at 8:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
He was born Oct. 12, 1993, in Cheboksary, Russia. He was adopted into the Schweigert family on Feb. 21, 2007.
Surviving are his parents, Joe and Nancy Schlipf Schweigert of Tremont; his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Schlipf of Bloomington; two brothers, Taylor and Isaac Schweigert, both of Tremont; and two sisters, Lauren Schweigert of Tremont and Brie (Jordan) Pflederer of Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
Matt attended Tremont High School, where he was a member of the track team, and graduated from Lincoln Challenge Academy in Lincoln in December 2012.
He worked at Tri-County Cleaning in Groveland and Mitsubishi Motors in Bloomington.
He attended Northfield Christian Fellowship in Tremont and its Cabin Youth Ministry.
Matt enjoyed fishing and was an avid runner and weight lifter.
He enjoyed playing and watching basketball and was Michael Jordan's biggest fan.
He lived life with a smile, and with his outgoing and engaging personality was a friend to all.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Northfield Christian Fellowship in Tremont. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, also at the church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Tremont. Davis Mortuary in Tremont is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Matthew J. Schweigert Memorial Fund established at Tremont Community Bank, 101 S. Chestnut St., Tremont IL 61568, where donations will benefit Tremont High School special education classes.
He was deeply loved by his family, who are blessed and forever changed by his life - a son not born from our bodies, but given as a gift from God.
To express condolences online, visit www.davismortuaryinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Schweigert
Steven Schmidgall
February 9, 2013
We are sorry for your loss and are praying for your broken hearts. We hope you can feel the comfort of your Heavenly Father's loving arms holding you closely to His heart.
So sorry we are unable to be there with you in person but, we are sending hugs.
Much love and prayers, Steven and Christine Schmidgall
February 9, 2013
Joe, Nancy, & family - Our prayers are with you in the loss of your son, Matthew. May our heavenly Father lift you up and give you His comfort and peace as only He can do.
Love,
Gary & Linda Folkerts
February 8, 2013
Nancy and Joe. We will not be able to attend physically as we will be out of town but; our hearts will be with you. We both loved Matthew and will always remember the times he smiled at us and said "Pinkies?". We treasure the Pinkies times with your boys. Pat and John Plumer
Holly Zuercher
February 8, 2013
I would light a million candles in memory of Matthew. I'm praying for him and his family.
Holly Zuercher
February 8, 2013
I remember going to school with Matthew. It breaks my heart that this happened. My heart goes out to his family and know he's watching from above..
Lisa Gonigam
February 8, 2013
Faith and prayers to the family. Peace be with you Matthew ( My Sunshine)
Laura Wizieck
February 8, 2013
My heart aches for your family. Matthew had such a sparkle in his eye and determination to never give up. My prayers are with you, and I will always think fondly of Matthew.
February 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Russ Paula Hinderliter
February 8, 2013
Ours prayers are with you and your family.
Melody Yutakis
February 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all.
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