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Matthew Goins Obituary

Matthew A. Goins, age 26, of Monroe, MI, died October 27, 2005, as a result of a car-pedestrian accident.
He is survived by: mother and stepfather, Deborah A. (Dr. Jeffry P.) Wierman of Monroe; father and stepmother, Darrell K. (Jody) Goins of Sylvania; brothers, Paul R. Wierman of S. Lyon, MI and Matthew C. Wierman of Dundee, MI; sisters, Jennifer R. (Timothy L.) Graber of Toledo and Andrea L. Wierman of Dundee, MI; stepbrothers, Matthew D. Molnar and James E. Molnar of Toledo; niece, Ashlee R. Graber of Toledo and step grandmother, Vie Downard of Sylvania.
Visitation 1-9 p.m. Saturday and 12-7 p.m. Sunday in Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. John Catholic Church, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes.

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Published by The Blade on Oct. 28, 2005.

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Nancy Krivak (Gossman family)

October 31, 2005

Dear Goins and Wierman families, sincerest sympathy to you at this sad time. I can't imagine losing a child but i know it must be tragic for you. Sending love, nancy

Karen Malatinsky

October 31, 2005

Dear Darrell, Jody & family,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all with very deep and heartfelt sympathies. Matt had a special place in the hearts of all who knew him. The loving and giving spirit that radiated from him will be remembered by all who were touched by his life. May God bless and comfort you all during these days and the days ahead...



Karen Malatinsky & family

Debbie Zimmerman

October 29, 2005

Dear All Goins Family,

I am so so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Matthew, but remember stories from his childhood of humor and perseverance. May you all remember those special times.

God bless,

Debbie Zimmerman--Joany Goins' sister

October 28, 2005

Our condolences to the Goins & Wierman families. We share your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Carol & Greg Hancz

Darlene

October 28, 2005

I was very sad to hear the news from my friend Jill. Wanted you to know that people you don't know care too. I will say a pray for you.

Jack and Nancy Hollister

October 28, 2005

Jody, Darrell and family:



Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Your love and care for Matthew were very evident.

Connie Wilson

October 28, 2005

Jody, Darrell, and family: I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Connie

Dave Tippett

October 28, 2005

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking about and praying for you all.

Mandy Hine

October 28, 2005

Dear Darrell, Jody and Family I want to express my deepest sympathy in this hard time for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Mandy

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