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MATTHEW ALLEN Obituary

Allen, Matthew 43 years. Cherished husband of Denise (nee Heitz); proud father of Imogene, Gabriela and Amelia Allen; loving son of Betty and the late Gerald Allen; fond brother of Jerry (Cindi) Allen, Martin (Linda) Allen and Joseph (Sue) Allen; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; son-in-law of Charles and Dolores Heitz. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to Christ the King Church, Chicago for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christmas Without Cancer, P.O. Box 628, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 would be greatly appreciated. www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2015.

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Tim McCarthy

September 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great person. I feel like we only met a couple of times but whenever I saw him he treated me like a life long friend. He was so very genuine.
He. Will be in my prayers.

Thomas Dennis

September 22, 2015

One can never truly be prepared when the Lord calls us home. We cling to our family and friends and trust in God . Matthew has touched many lives during his short time with us. Now it is those experiences that we all will hold dear in our hearts. My personal condolences go out to all of those privledged enough to be in Matthews life...RIP Matthew

Margaret Wolfe

September 21, 2015

Betty and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son Matt. We have been praying for him since Margo told us he was ill. We cannot attend his service as we will be out of town, but know that we will continue to pray for all of you.
With fond thoughts and prayers,
Margaret Jo and Bob Wolfe

September 21, 2015

My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to your family.
In this time of great sadness know that God is there for you. "And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that no matter what we ask according to his will he hears us."-1st John 5:14
DS

D. Gray

September 21, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Yvettte

September 21, 2015

Nothing in life hurts more than losing a love one in death. May your family and friends be of comfort to you during this difficult time. The God of comfort will always be there for those who call on him.

L T

September 21, 2015

So sorry for your family's loss of their loved one. May they continue to look to God for strength and comfort. ( 1 Pete 5:7).

Clyde

September 21, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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24

Funeral

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5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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24

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