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george h. matz, 77 BELVIDERE - George H. Matz, 77, of Belvidere died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in SwedishAmerican Hospita. Born May 16, 1934, in Reading, Pa., son of Joseph and Thelma (Ray) Matz. Married Delores Sawyer on May 28, 1956, in Minneapolis. U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Employed by Champion International for 31 years, retiring in 2000. Survived by wife, Delores; daughters, Susan Matz of Belvidere and Jane Troutman of Rockford; sons, Richard Matz of Belvidere and Charles Matz of Rockford; sisters, Joanna Cater, Suzanne Cleason, Margaret (James Fox) and Nancy (Alan) Huntsberger, all of Reading; and brother, Norman (Anita) Matz of Mertztown, Pa. Predeceased by brother, William Matz. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Chapel of Memories in Highland Garden of Memories, 9700 IL Route 76, Belvidere, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Arrangements by Highland Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 9800 IL Route 76, Belvidere.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2012.

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February 25, 2012

George, you were my favorite customer at pacemaker. Will miss you so much! Prayers go out to the family!

February 22, 2012

Delores, so sorry that I won't be able to attend the visitation. But I have many good memories of George and how he could make me ( and everyone else) laugh. These thoughts bring back the Highland Hospital days. Just wish I could give him one last big hug! Pat (Reece) Stegemann

Stacy (Blimline) Mickle

February 20, 2012

Uncle George,

You will be greatly missed. You had a great way of making everyone laugh and smile....especially me! Rest in peace, Uncle George.

Your Niece,
Stacy (Blimline) Mickle
Colonial Heights, VA

Joanna Carter

February 20, 2012

Delores and Family,
I am going to miss my brother,So glad I was able to come out this past summer and spend that time together,
Never forget our memories as kids growing up and all the good times we had over the years,
Take care
Love,
Sister Joanna

Kathy Eskey

February 20, 2012

Aunt Delores,
So very sorry to hear of Uncle George's passing, Sure going to miss his good hearted teaseing, He always made me laugh
Thinking of you all at this time, know that each of you are in our thoughts,
Love
Kathy

Debbie Otto

February 20, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish your memories. I'm glad I got to know him too. Thinking of you all at this sorrowful time.

James & Shirley Shockley

February 19, 2012

Delores & family, Sorry to hear of your loss of George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Always enjoyed our times together.

God bless
James & Shirley Shockley

February 19, 2012

Hi Aunt Dolores.
Sorry about Uncle George.
He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
What a guy. Always thought about others.
Take care of yourself.

Love
Russ & Anne Carter

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