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Matthew Collura Obituary

Collura, Matthew Anthony 23, of Hoffman Estates, beloved son of Patricia Livesay and Robert Collura, devoted brother of Michael (Mimiel) Collura and Marc Collura (Kendra Pava), longtime love of Janna Bielat and dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Info: 847-882-5580. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 27, 2002.

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Jay Kozial

February 21, 2025

When our 20th high school reunion came about in 2016 I volunteered to give an "in memoriam" speech to honor our classmates who passed and the only reason why I did it was because of my friendship with you and Marc. Those four years of high school were not possible without you. Love you and miss you dearly Matt

May 12, 2018

Thinking about you, mom

Amy Philpott

April 29, 2009

You will be missed.

Mom

December 25, 2002

Dear Matt,

We miss you!

Janna

July 5, 2002

Happy Birthday Prech, I love you and miss you so much.

Mom

July 5, 2002

Happy Birthday, Matt.

Jennifer Morrissey

March 20, 2002

We have many many old memories together and cannot even begin to express how saddened we were by this news. Our thoughts are with you forever.

Bill, Ann, Jennifer & Kristin

the crow

March 16, 2002

Sorry i heard to late, but prayers and thoughts go out to those who suffer from this, and these trying days.

Kinga Spanier

March 11, 2002

May God bless Matt and his family, friends, and loved ones. My prayers are with all of you. My brother and I went to school with Marc and Matt when we were younger. To hear of someone you have come accross in life leave us so soon is something that is hard to explain with words. May all of you stay strong and cherish all of the memories.

Pat Livesay

March 7, 2002

Thank You! for your letters, Matt's brothers, Marc and Mike as well as myself where truly touched by all of you. We will miss Matt for the rest of our lives, but will always remember the 23 years that God gave us with him. Matt's Mom

Paulette Friend

March 2, 2002

Pat,Bob & Mark,

We are so sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You.

Paulette, Charlie, Billy & Scott

Melissa Menze

March 2, 2002

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Matt "The Worlds Greatest!"

Love Always, Melissa

Angela and Tommy

February 28, 2002

We will miss you very much. Matt, You will always be our "Best Man"

We will see you again someday in heaven.

Jay Kozial

February 27, 2002

I am full of sadness for losing such a great friend. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God bless you all.

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Livesay

February 27, 2002

Patti and boys,



Sorry for your loss. You and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there at this very difficult time.



Love Your Brother,

Allen, Etta and Tanya

Kari Reid

February 27, 2002

My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt's family, friends, and loved ones. God bless you all!

Megan and Ethan Cochran (Victorine)

February 27, 2002

Our deepest sympathies in your time of need. Remember all the good things Matt taught you and remember him with a smile. He will always be with you as long as you keep him with you.

Cindy Benard

February 27, 2002

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it - -Helen Keller



May God bless you with his spirit and strength during this time of great sadness. Your family will be remembered in our prayers



Tony, Cindy, Chris & Andy Benard

mike serritella

February 27, 2002

so sorry for your loss, trish..may god be with you and your family at this time of sorrow...god bless

Jilayne Richter

February 27, 2002

My thoughts and prayers to the family, Matt will always be in my thoughts and heart forever he was a wonderful friend. I will always remember him.

Love, Jilayne

Gilbert & Brandy Macias

February 27, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved Matt

February 27, 2002

My prayers are with Matt's family.

Katie Carnes

February 27, 2002

May you cherish all the fond memories that you had with Matt, and never let go of him in your hearts.

Bill & Jennifer Atella

February 27, 2002

Comfort. Peace. Hope. May they be yours in this time of sadness. You will remain in our prayers.

Bill & Jennifer Atella

The Waclawski Family Len, Pat, Erika,& Kim

February 27, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Matt.

Elizabeth Bojanowski

February 27, 2002

Please accept my deepest condolences to all the family, friends, and loved ones of Matt. You are all in my prayers.

Monty W and Vicky Livesay

February 27, 2002

We're going to miss you

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