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Matthew Warden Obituary

matthew j. warden, 43 LAKESIDE PARK, Ky. - Matthew J. Warden, 43, of Lakeside Park was born April 27, 1970; he passed away February 10, 2014, at his home. Graduated from Guilford High School. Married Dunja Eckhart. Worked as a Skilled Manufacturing Tool Technician and Milling Machine Operator in Kentucky. Matthew is survived by his father, Richard (Donna) Warden of Rockford, Illinois; mother, Melva (Paul) Meinhardt of Union, Kentucky; grandmother, Janet Warden of Belvidere, Illinois; brother, Richard Sean (Sara) Warden of Palmyra, Virginia; sister, Anna Marie Meinhardt of Bridgetown, Ohio; nieces and nephews. Private services held by the family. Memorials to: The Salvation Army, 2250 Park Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45212 or to the family. Arrangements handled by Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Elsmere, Kentucky.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2014.

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March 27, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Matthew was such a nice person. We are privileged to have known him and to be related to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brad, Theresa, Emma and John carlson

Greg Larson

March 17, 2014

Dick, Melva and Sean - my sincere condolences at this very tough time for your family. I can't tell you how sad I am for all of you. I am very grateful that Sean and I have reconnected after these years and have such wonderful and fond childhood memories spent in your home and the close bond Sean had (and have). My deepest sympathies to all of you.

Gary and Linda Voss

March 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

March 15, 2014

Very sorry to hear the news. Our condolences to the family.

Mike Sonneson
Heather May

March 15, 2014

Dick, Melva and Sean....I'm remembering happier times in the old neighborhood..Appaloosa Circle...Matt and Mindy...cohorts in...who knows what...they were good friends...possibly wanting to be more grown up than their years....but good kids...my heart is saddened by your loss... This hits too close...'kids' the same age....no words of wisdom for you all and your extended families, let the good, warm memories in when you can. God bless you all...Cary and Jan

Sue Hilton

March 14, 2014

I am so, so sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will comfort you with His strength and peace. I know that you will carry Matthew in your heart forever.

Helga&Wilfried Dehne

March 13, 2014

We are sorry for the loss of your Son,Stepson,Brother and Uncle. Matthew was loved by many. Specially by you Melva and Paul. Our Prayers are with you and your Family. May God bless his soul.

Bernd & Michelle Dehne

March 13, 2014

We are sorry for your loss. May Matthew rest in peace, finding solace and grace on the other side.

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