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Matthew Tague

1938 - 2015

Matthew Tague obituary, 1938-2015, Rockford, IL

BORN

1938

DIED

2015

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Rockford, Illinois

Matthew Tague Obituary

MATTHEW TAGUE, 77 LOVES PARK - Matthew Tague, 77, of Loves Park, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at Amberwood Care Center. Born May 21, 1938, in Rockford; the son of Rhe and Wilma (Long) Tague. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1957, and married his loving wife, Julie Baynes. Matt was an electrician by trade and belonged to the Local 364. He was a man of many talents and could fix any project you put in front of him. Matt also loved racing and belonged to the Badger Midget Racing Association for over 25 years. He was a hard working and fun loving man who will be missed by anyone who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Julie of Loves Park; sons, Stephen (Kathleen) of Fort Atkinson and Bill of Loves Park; granddaughters, Emily, Mackinze and Lara. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James. All services will be private. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford chapel, assisted the family. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016.

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January 4, 2016

Julie, Steve and Bill, I am so sorry to hear Matt has passed away. I was shocked to see this in the paper. What a wonderful man who help make so many great memories. I will pray for all of you in this sad time.





Love,

Laura (Buffington) Seitz

Risë Powers

January 3, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss, Julie. I always remembered you and Matt and him being a racer. My condolences to you and your family.

DarLynne Holquist

January 3, 2016

So sorry to hear about Matt. I will always remember investment club and his friendly ways. My prayers are with you.

Bill Ripp

January 1, 2016

Race in Peace Matt......

Eric Zeigler

January 1, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss Julie and family. My Dad Ron helped Matt out for couple yrs back in the day. Dad passed in '98. Our condolences. Eric Zeigler.

Brian Stefan

January 1, 2016

R.I.P. Red loved racing with this guy

Eggers & Vetting #57

Billy Engelhart

January 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of Matt's passing! My condolences to Julie and the family. In my rookie season at Angell Park in 1967, Matt and I were team-mates driving for John Eggers, Jim Vetting & Gene Meyer. Matt was the Badger Midget Driving Champion at Angell Park that year in the black #5 owned by Gene Meyer. He was always a professional and a super nice guy! May he rest in peace!

Bob Clements

January 1, 2016

RIP Old Friend and Racing Compeditor.

Ken Dull

January 1, 2016

I was very sorry to hear that Matt had passed away. He was a pretty amazing guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and friends.

Jack D

January 1, 2016

sorry to hear of Matt's passing - Matt helped me out several times - a good man

January 1, 2016

So sorry to hear about Matt. Sending prayers and blessings your way.

Nancy Mitchell

Karen Tague

December 31, 2015

So sorry to hear of Matt's death, Julie. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you, Steve and Bill!

Cynthia Rosinski

December 31, 2015

So sorry to read about this, Julie. May God grant all that you need to face this loss in your life as well as the rest of your family.

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