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MATTHEW S. CUNNINGHAM, 37 MACHESNEY PARK - Matthew Shawn Cunningham, 37, of Machesney Park died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at his residence. Born Dec. 6, 1975, in Rockford, son to Mark Sr. and Patricia (Day) Cunningham. Mark was a Harlem High school graduate. Survivors include parents; five brothers, Mark Jr., Bryan, Nickolas, Patrick and Christopher (Julie) Cunningham; daughter, Marissa Cunningham; niece, Taylor; and nephews, John, Justin and Nickolas. Visitation for friends and family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road. Private burial. To express condolences and share memories, please visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2013.

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Jandi

January 8, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Amanda Jacobson

January 24, 2013

God only takes the best so young.. I'm praying for u all.. I will forever hold the fun memories We shared.. watch over ur sweet sweet princess as well as the rest of us.. rest in paradise Matt. U will forever be missed an loved so much <3 gone but NEVER forgotten..

Kelly Lissa - Middleton

January 22, 2013

Our family would like to send our deepest condolences to the entire Cunningham family. Our dad just told us on Sunday the 20th of Matt's passing and we were all shocked. John said he seen Matt just a few days before he passed, how surreal. Out of all the kids on Scott Lane Matt was certainly a dare devil, you can see in the picture of him on a bike reminds me of all the bicycle races those knot heads had up and down the street.
Patricia, I know he was your baby and one should never have to bury a child let alone the youngest one. Special prayers are sent your way, as well as the rest of the boys at the end of the block. Miss those awesome block parties too....The Cunningham Family always had great stories to tell...when they would let us kids listen.

May Gods guidance lead you to Peace & Understanding.
Ride on Matt the bicycle with wings waits.
The Lissa Family on Scott Lane.

Larry Kerska

January 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your family.

bubba&wizard house of frey bear

January 19, 2013

matt your spirit lives on!

January 19, 2013

sorry to you go! you were are bro!! love you matt.see ya someday again!!

January 17, 2013

Kevin Voss

January 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rickie and Wizard and Bubba

January 17, 2013

Rest In Peace.

Many great memories.

Julie Cunningham

January 17, 2013

My friend, my brother, forever loved and never forgotten.

Lori Koelker

January 16, 2013

I will forever remember that little boy who could always make me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Matt, you are someone very special, who touched so many lives, lightened so many hearts ... My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Love, JJ

January 16, 2013

Corrine Giglio

January 16, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to the family.

Pat Grant

January 16, 2013

We were saddened to hear of Matt's passing.We have so many fond and fun memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace, Matt. We will miss you.Love, Pat & Gary Grant

Bill Seif

January 16, 2013

To The Cunningham Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Matthew. We are Praying for the family at this difficult time.

Cora Woods

January 16, 2013

Matt, you could always make me laugh even, when I did not want too. I am praying for your family and you as well. May God bless each and everyone of them and you too. Whenever, I will be at Jandie's and Michael's, I will be expecting you to come through their kitchen door being you and making me laugh. Heads up and God's grace be upon you always.

Uncle Norm and Aunt Linda Day

January 16, 2013

Matt, you were one of a kind. There will never be another like you. We will never forget you. Love You

Keri Streit

January 16, 2013

RIP Matt,you will be missed!!

Keri Streit

January 16, 2013

I have many fond and fun memories as kids attending St
Bridget school!My deepest sympathy to the family especially his daughter!RIP Matt!!!

cassandra tetzlaff

January 15, 2013

Matt i have enjoyed the last 14 years with you in my life making me laugh and making me cry we have a very special gift that was sent on earth from god i wish we would of had many more but now its time to say we will see you later you will always be missed by alot love your childs mother please watch over her..

Donna Cullop

January 15, 2013

Rest In Peace Matt! Keeping your Family and Friends in my Thought's and Prayer's.

Benjamin Manning

January 15, 2013

Matt here's a light to see your way Brother. May you find peace.

January 15, 2013

I worked with Matt at Cotta Transmission and I am so sorry for your lost.He was a happy go lucky guy.
May God be with you and your family.
Fred and Donna Kastning

Karin (Mattson)

January 15, 2013

I remember your family from when we were kids at Rockford Square Apartments. I'm very sorry for your loss.

January 15, 2013

RIP Matt! From all your friends in the neighborhood....

Richard Barnes

January 15, 2013

Matt will be missed, My heart felt conldolances go out to the family.

Paula Gates

January 15, 2013

Matt was a joy to work with....RIP Matt

Niki Nimocks-Snider

January 14, 2013

RIP Matt

Kristy McLean

January 14, 2013

Thoughts r w/ family and friends at this sad time...I graduated w/ Matt..he was always so nice...RIP Matt

Stacey Everly

January 14, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you all. My you find comfort in your memories.

Kathy Alley

January 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Matt will be miss. Rest in Peace...

Kathy (Kuhlemier) Algiere

January 14, 2013

Thinking of all of you ...
sending prayers and love.

Mick Jacobson

January 14, 2013

Matt I have to say you always had a way to crack me up. Laughter brought to tears at times. I will hang on to those memories forever. Thoughts and prayers for the Cunningham family. Keep that smile of yours shining on us all. As you used to always tell me...Peace out!

Denise Terry

January 14, 2013

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son Matthew..my thoughts are with your entire family at this difficult time.

Kelly Meyer

January 14, 2013

May fond memories of Matt help comfort you, even as you face these dark days. Our heartfelt condolences.

Love you!

Fran Peterson

January 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina & Jeff Poff

January 14, 2013

To The Cunningham Family: I'm so sorry for your loss, My thoughts are with you.

Benjamin Manning

January 14, 2013

Matt you will be missed my brother God Bless you. You are in a better place.You and the family are in my prayers. RIP

Val Whipkey

January 14, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss at this time. He is at peace now. Marissa daddy is looking down from heaven. You will have a gaurdian angel forever.

Wendy Fox

January 14, 2013

To all of the Cunningham family...my heart hurts for you. Your whole family is like family to me. Soo very sad. God will help i thru this time of sorrow and sadness.

Tammie Versetti

January 14, 2013

Matt will forever be in my heart, he was a great guy. He is now an angel looking down protecting his family and friends. RIP Matt. You will be missed by many.

Paris Cunningham

January 14, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with the entire family.

Cathy Belanger

January 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shel Boyde

January 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shannon Mckiski

January 14, 2013

All my thoughts are filled with Matt's smile and laugh. I will forever cherish the memories that will live in my heart.

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