Matt "Matthius" Birk

Matt "Matthius" Birk obituary, Orland Park, IL

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Matt Birk Obituary

Birk, Matt (Matthius) Age 89, WWII US Navy Veteran, dearly beloved husband of Helen, (nee Kopp). Loving father of William (Darlene), Matt Jr. (Karen) and Robert (Ameshia). Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline (Scott) Gehle, Matt III (Teresa), Jennifer (Randy) Huscher, Gregory (Laura), Kaja Blackwell, and Andrew. Dearest great-grandfather of Rebecca, Sarah, Sheridan, Isabella, and Liam. Fond brother of Betty (Stan) Fazy, Dorothy Ritchey, and the late William (late Judith). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at St. Julie Billiart Church 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL on Friday for a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2012.
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Dad, I love you. I know you would have wanted me to tend to duties and obligations on my home front, you always took care of your family first.

Bob

December 8, 2012

Uncle Matt, your love and kindness lives on in all of the people you touched. My earliest memories are of parties at the Evergreen Park house and you and Aunt Helen on your bicycle built for two. Although I am deeply saddened, I rejoice in the knowledge you are with your brother, Uncle Bill, and Grandma & Grandpa and all of our dearly departed; now in heavenly embrace of our Lord.

Martin Ritchey

December 7, 2012

Thank you Uncle Matt for all the smiles,laughs and family stories you shared with us. I will deeply miss you.

Diane Evans Palm

December 5, 2012

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