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James Matz Obituary

Matz, James D. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Jennifer (Michael) Galbraith and Jason Matz. Proud grandfather of Linden. Dearest son of Jean. Fond brother of Barbara, June, Susan, Nancy and David. Visitation Saturday, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn. Visitation Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 9815 S. Campbell, Evergreen Park, IL. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona, MI. For info, call 708-636-1193 or visit www.blakelamboaklawn.com


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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 28, 2011.

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February 21, 2011

Miss you Jim, think about you every day!

Brian Lavin

February 6, 2011

My condolences go out to family. He was a fixture in our community and his presence will be missed.

Barbara Adams

January 29, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Susan and her family. He was a good man and a good friend.

Barbara & Raymond Adams, Sr.

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