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MATTHEW CURTIS
BETHALTO — Matthew Curtis, 24, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Bethalto, Illinois.
He was born on May 23, 1993, in St. Charles, Missouri, the son of David Curtis and Christine (Harris) Curtis.
Matthew was employed at Team Industrial as a safety inspector. He was loved by everyone who knew him and never met a person who didn't like him. You could always find him playing video games next to his best friend and companion, Alice.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Christine Curtis of Fenton, Missouri, and David Curtis (fiancé, Stacie McNamara) of Bethalto; a sister and his best friend, Elizabeth "Liz" Curtis of Fenton, Missouri; a brother, Casey (Ashley) Curtis of Wichita, Kansas; a grandmother, Elisabeth "Lisa" Curtis of Bethalto; one aunt, Brenda (Dave) Gibbons of Bethalto; three uncles, Raymond (Melanie) Curtis of Dupo, Gregory Harris of Athens, Georgia, Frank Janoski of St. Louis, Missouri; six cousins, Alex Curtis, Amelia Johnson, Sydney Curtis, Lexi Curtis, Joe Gibbons and Julie Gibbons; a nephew, Blaine Curtis; step-siblings; Morgan McNamara of Bethalto and Mackenzie (Travis) Morgan of St. Louis; and many devoted friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Corey Curtis; aunt and godmother, Debra Harris Janoski; grandparents, Richard "Sarge" Curtis, Dr. Gilbert D. Harris, Julia Henson-Harris and Robert Bussey.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018, where funeral services will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, with Father Linus Umoren.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Curtis
April 5, 2018
You gave me my nickname in 6th grade in ms Ambrows class and so many memories have been made since. RIP
Connie McCuiston
April 5, 2018
Hello Tina I am so very sorry about the loss of your son. I will pray for you and your family. I know its been many years since we have talked and have many memories of us. I have kept up some through Kem.
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Ann and Kurt Erickson
April 5, 2018
David and Curtis family,
Our hearts ache for your loss of your Matthew.
Sending prayers and hugs your way.
Love you cousin, Ann and Kurt
Christy (Cummins)Vogelpohl
April 4, 2018
Dave,I am so very sorry. I have known you for most of my life. My heartfelt sorrow and prayers for you and your family. Lots of Love Christy (Cummins)Vogelpohl
Traci Sutton
April 4, 2018
Prayers to all. My heart is breaking for you guys. I know were not close but my condolences for you and your family
Jill Gisi
April 4, 2018
Oh Matty Curt I still can't believe this is true.. thank you for teaching me how to skateboard, how to build club houses, and to do things to make our parents and especially our neighbors mad. You will always be in my heart.. until we meet again. #spiritofhalloween
Love, mama Gisi/big red❤
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