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Matthew Hanke Obituary

Matthew Marc Hanke April 12, 1979-February 5, 2014 Matthew died at his home in Nice, CA. He was 34 years old. He enjoyed his family and had a love for computers. He is survived by his wife, Amber; son, Bryce; his father-in-law, Harold Schmidtgal; and his extended family, Jay Hanke, Cathy Donegan and Krystal Ramos. He will be truly missed.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, 2014.

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Amber Hanke

February 26, 2014

Matthew my love we will forever miss and carry you in our hearts... I wish you didn't have to leave us so early in life but cant we cant change what's happened. I hope you'll finally have peace and and now you can watch over us. We had almost 17 years of love, of ups and downs and in that time we had our wonderful son Bryce who is all I have left of you. I will cherish every moment of his life for through him you live on!!! I love you forever Matthew and so does Bryce!!! We will forget the bad remember the good and always keep you alive in memory ....your loving wife forever Amber Dawn Hanke & Bryce Matthew Hanke!!!!

Melinda Smith

February 20, 2014

Amber and Bryce, I'm so sorry for your loss. Matt was a good guy and my heart breaks for you.

Harold Schmidtgal

February 18, 2014

Matt you will be missed. We loved you on your good days and your bad days. You are with the Lord now and in no pain. Your father-in law Smitty,(Harold Schmidtgal).

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