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John Mateja Obituary

Mateja, John C. Age 94, WWII Army Veteran, of North Riverside formerly of Berwyn and Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Daisy Mateja (nee Crbut). Loving father of Phyllis Meisner, John (Josephine) Mateja, Daniel (Sandy) Mateja, Gail Mateja, Linda Fonte, Kenneth (Sue) Mateja, William (Maria) Mateja, Laurie Mateja and the late James Mateja; grandfather of 20; great-grandfather of 28, great-great-grandfather of 2; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Monday, February 18, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park, Mass 10:00A.M. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. John was a long time Chicago Suntimes employee, starting with the company when it was still Chicago Sun. Memorials appreciated to the VFW National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 16, 2013.

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Pat Susek

February 17, 2013

I'd like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Mateja family on the loss of your father Ron told many of wonderful stories.

Maria Parker

February 17, 2013

Thanks for sharing your heart and stories with me. I should have wrote that book but I'll always remember them. Miss you already. Please watch over me. Love, Pete

Georgette Sorini

February 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family for a loving man.

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