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Matthew VAN HORN Obituary

Age 24, of Cottage Grove On Oct. 16, 2013 As a result of injuries sustained in an accident. Memorial visitation Sun, Oct. 20, 2013 from 2:00-5:30 pm with a service of remembrance at 5:30 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Survived by parents, Greg and Denise; brother, Brian (Brianna); nephews Jackson and Louis; grandparents, Amy Rivet, Lloyd and Serena Van Horn; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Preceded in death by his grandpa, Bill Rivet and uncle, Kenneth Rivet.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 18, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Seth Peake

January 19, 2014

It's only been months since your were taken from us.. It seems as if i left pieces of my heart at all the places we played at. And now I dont know if the will EVER be enough time to pick up the pieces. Rest assured brother. You WILL alwayz live on............ MATT VAN HORN FOR LIFE...

Tom Goodwill

October 31, 2013

Denise and Greg- My deepest sympathies to you both in the loss of your dear son. May the Lord give you both the strength to carry on!

Sandy Romero

October 21, 2013

Dear Family of Mathew, I'm so sorry for your loss. I never got to meet Matt, But met his mother and a few of the family members in the ICU when my son was also there. When we found out we were just heartbroken. I just want you to know that we are so sorry, and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest Sympathy, From Wade Souster's Family.

Carol Clausen

October 21, 2013

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers are with you.
Deepest Sympathy,
Carol Clausen

Stephanie Polillo

October 20, 2013

Greg, Denise and family. Many prayers for you through this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart goes out to you. Stephanie and Pat Polillo

Jim & Kathy Donovan

October 19, 2013

We are all so sad & heartbroken that the happiest, most vibrant & loving nephew & cousin has been taken from us. We will all miss Matt immensely. Remember Greg , Denise & Brian that we will always be there for you. Our thoughts & prayers are always with you.

Love

Uncle Jim, Aunt Kathy, Scott, Sean, Mike & Connie & Buckles

Mary Rivet

October 19, 2013

So sorry for the loss of our Matt. We will have many memories and will remember his smile and twinkle in his eyes! Rest in Peace Matthew Love you Aunt Mary

October 19, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Matt many thoughts and prayers to your family. Kay&Butch Schultz & Family

Karen Leko

October 19, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. May you find comfort in your memories and knowledge that he will always be watching over you.

Deb Rivet

October 19, 2013

In loving memory of an awesome young man, while looking through pictures last night there was not a one that you were not smiling in, you lived life to the fullest and will be missed, you will remain in our hearts and memories forever...We will miss you honey.. xoxo Denise, Greg and Brian we can't imagine the tough times ahead for you....love you Billy, Deb, Kenny and Jake

October 18, 2013

Greg, Denise and family - we have been praying for Matt and will continue to keep him and all of you who loved him in our prayers at this time of sorrow. Our hearts are with you.
Sheila & Gary Machacek

Tammy Wiger

October 18, 2013

Greg and Denise - I am so sorry for your loss. It just breaks my heart to hear of such a tragedy. Please take care and know that you have another guardian angel.

October 18, 2013

Our hearts go out to your whole family at this most sorrowful time. We are thinking and praying for you Denise and Greg.

hollie kennedy

October 18, 2013

Greg & Denise and family
May the support of family and friends help you thru this very difficult time. I will always remember Matt's enthusiasm and hard work during wrestling. May your memories being you comfort.

Tammy VanHorn

October 18, 2013

Greg and Denise sorry about your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angie hammerlindl

October 18, 2013

Denise, I can't tell u enough how our hearts break for u. You will continue to be in our prayers . Sending our live your S.I.C.U. family (wades cousin angie)

Scott

October 18, 2013

we are so sorry for your loss. he will be greatly missed by all. we are here if you need any thing .Scott Nitti & family

Everyone at cjs hair care

October 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time god bless!

Deborah (Andrew Gutzman)mom McIntyre

October 18, 2013

Greg, Denise and Brian and family, I am so sorry for you loss of Matt. Our thoughts and prayers for your family.

Cherie Bien-Coffman

October 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Matt was a very hard worker and always so pleasant to be around. May he rest in peace and continue to look over you.
Cherie Bien-Coffman

Kim Evans-Berg

October 18, 2013

Greg & Denise,
So sorry for your loss. May God and family comfort you at this time of sorrow.

Teresa & Jeff Turcotte

October 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. We pray that your Angel in Heaven will help you find peace in the days ahead. God Bless.

Janet Nitti

October 18, 2013

Greg and Denise--My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories help you through this tragedy.

October 18, 2013

Greg, Denise & family, God be with you during this time and comfort you. I specifically remember Matt's smile at all those wrestling meets. A smile so amazing that made everyone else smile as well.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim, Annette & Mike Starr

October 18, 2013

Denise & Greg, May the love and support of family and friends see you through this difficult time. My prayers of healing go out to you today, tomorrow and all the days to follow. The Schroeder's, Pete-Karen-Hannah.

MaryEllen & Madison Amland

October 18, 2013

Greg & Denise, Brian & Brianna, Jackson & Louis, Van Horn and Rivet families, and friends, our sympathy in the loss of your beloved Matt. We were so sorry to hear this sad news. Please know you are in our thoughts. With love and sympathy,

Cheryl Carlson

October 18, 2013

My heart goes out to your family at this sad time. I am a mother of Matt's classmate. Matt was such a great kid with the warmest smile. God bless you and know you have a angel looking down on you all.

October 18, 2013

Van Horn family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Our family was saddened at the loss of Matt. May you be surrounded by the many memories of your son. Blessings to your entire family. The Eineke's, John and Mari Cottage Grove

Danielle & Matt Nicholson

October 18, 2013

Greg, Denise & Vanhorn Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Remember to cherish the wonderful memories you have.
Our deepest condolences.

Lynn & Mike Koewler

October 18, 2013

Denise, Greg & Family
Our hearts are breaking for all of you. May Your memories and God's love comfort you during this difficult time.

Lynne Elsenpeter

October 18, 2013

Denise,Greg and family~My and mine family's hearts go out to you at this difficult time-we are here for support and anything we can help with,let us know!
~Lynne and family

October 18, 2013

Our deepest symphany to Greg, Denise and family. I hope you find comfort with the wonderful memories of Matt. He is God's angel now and your guardian angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Matt.

Kathy Carlson

October 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. God bless you Matt you are with my dad he will take good care of you. We will all miss you.

Kathy Bredy

October 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May you find comfort in the memories you have of Matt.

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