Matthew Morgan Obituary

Hello everyone. This Guest Book is due to close today. I wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone that took the time to express your condolences to the family and those that wrote with such emotion about what Matt meant to them. It has been a great help to us all. Thank you, we love you all and remember, Matthew is with all of you.

Hey Matt. I hope all is well with you, I'm not doing so good. I know I havent written in here in a while. I know its not heathy but its so much easier for me to just shut down and try not to think about things. I feel like if I completly occupy myself with school I will be ok, but its not working. I miss you Matt. I miss you so much!

Hey there. Well no one has written to you on here in a while! Today is Mother's Day and everyone just left the house. As always, it was a good time and we had Grandma laughing very hard. But I'm sure you heard us and you were laughing along with us.

I hope all is well with you in heaven. Everything is good down here...nothing new is going on. Just every day is a day closer that I leave to go to SIU. It's so far and I am not used to be 6 hours away from home. I think that everything will be more comfortable once I'm there and settled in.

Well, the season finale for Grey's Anatomy is almost on so I'm going to go get ready to watch that. I love you so much and miss you a ton. Take care and I'll talk to you soon.

Hello there! I just wanted to wish you a Happy Easter! We are going to your house tomorrow, as usual! We are going to have to recruit someone else to stuff the plastic eggs with candy and coins this year. Maybe you and Grandpa can have an Easter egg hunt together. That would be funny to see!

You better go easy on the candy this Easter! I know you have a really big sweet tooth! (I do too, though) Oh, and I hope you opened your package of Peeps to let them dry out...that's the best way to eat them! Yum!

I really hope that you and everyone else has a great Easter up in heaven. We are all going to miss you this year (and every year). I love you so much and miss you even more. Take care and I will talk to you soon.

Hey Matt! I just found out u r no longer with us i'm not to happy about that actually really really upset. I know we've had our ups and downs but i always knew i could count on u if i needed something. I never got to thank u for hanging out with me that one night at ur dorm i had fun even tho it didn't seem like it. I love u sooo sooo much and will miss u greatly there will always be a place in my heart for u. I LOVE U MATT!!!

Hey Machew! How are you doing? I'm doing pretty good. I'm just sitting here watching the Sox home opener and wondering if you and Grandpa are watching it too. They are winning 10-3! They are playing late because there was a rain delay with storms...but it stopped raining and they started playing again.

You know I really like writing to you on this guest book. It is such good therapy for me to do this. The other day at work, I was cleaning out the sink because it was soooo dirty. And, I was thinking about how you and I used to clean out Grandma's sink in her old basement. It's funny to think back that we would do things like that! Oh well, we're Polish and we can't help it! Well, I'm gonna finish up watching the game then go to bed! I miss you so much, Matthew. I love you and take care, cuz!

Hey, Matt. How is heaven treating you? I have to thank you for helping me get into SIU's Dental Hygiene program. I could not be happier. I need you to help me out with everything once I'm there. I wish that you could have seen Ireland. It was so beautiful there (with a lot of red heads!). The experience was great and I am so glad that I got to go there. Your parents want to go there...I know they will love it. Thank you for being such a good angel. I miss you and love you, cuz!

Jamie

P.S.

I found out today that my friend's brother died in a car accident yesterday. Please make him feel welcome (and don't play any jokes on him!).

Hey you. I have been having a pretty hard time lately. I havent written in this book in a while, but we've had our conversations. I just really need some of your advice right now, and I really need you to be with me. I love you!

Hey there, cuz! Happy Valentine's Day! I hope all is well in heaven with you. Everything is going good down here and there is nothing new going on. It's still really cold outside...I don't like winter! Can't you make it 90 degrees out?! It is supposed to get down to 20 degrees this weekend. Brrrr!

Aunt Marilyn asked me to watch Bear when they go to visit Danny in April! I can't wait to puppy sit! You better not play any jokes on me while I'm at your house alone! If you do though, it would be very nice to hear from you and know you're around! I miss you so much so anything would be nice. Well, I'm going to end this. Have a good Valentine's Day and I will talk to you soon! Love you, cuz!

Hey there! Well I see that no one has written in your guestbook in quite some time. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you. It'll take a lot for a day to go by without thinking about you or seeing a picture of you.

There isn't much going on that's new. Everything is pretty much the same around here. I am going to Ireland in March. I can't wait! I'm going to be seeing a bunch of red heads when I'm out there! It's going to look like a bunch of Matt-look-alikes!

Well, it's pretty late and I don't want to keep you up! I will talk to you soon, again. I miss you so much and I love ya, cuz!

Matt-

Merry Christmas! The holidays won't ever be the same since you won't be here with us. I know that it will be tough to go on but we will always remember you year after year. We love you and miss you so much and I hope you continue to watch over your entire family. Merry Christmas cuz, know that you're are always being remembered in our hearts and we love you so much!!

What's up, cuz? It's been a whle since I've written to you. I've been busy. I took my last final today! I am officially done at COD! I am very excited to be done there. Now all I need is to get into a Dental Hygiene program somewhere. Maybe you can help me out with that.......please! Well, I hope all is well with you and your fellow angels. I miss you so much and I think about you ALL the time. Well, take care and I will be talking to you soon. I love you!



"The only thing that gives me hope is I know I'll see you again someday."

I need you so much Matt. I need you to wipe away my tears and tell me that everything is going to be ok, just like you used to all the time. I need you to tell me what I should do. I need you so much.

Even though I'm an hour past the date wishing you...Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you had a good holiday celebrating with your fellow angels...we did too. It was weird with you not around...and it was quiet because your parents had no one to yell at ;o)



We did have a toast to you! And it was with your favorite beverage to go with your Thanksgiving dinner...Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice. And guess what? I was able to have a second glass!



You sure missed the blessing before the meal. We laughed while Grandma said it! We couldn't help ourselves.



Well, I need to get some sleep. It's the first day of the shopping season and I have to work. It's not going to be fun. Take care and I will talk to you soon. I love you!



"The only thing that gives me hope, is I know I'll see you again someday."

Hey you. I'm getting ready to take my first final on Friday. I guess the quarter went pretty well, I made it through it without missing and classes or anything. I really need you to be there with me on Friday to help me calm down and focus! I really need a good grade! I love you!

Matt--

White Sox fan or not...if you had anything to do with them winning the World Series...thank you. The city of Chicago couldn't be happier!

I love you Matt, just wanted to let you know.

Matt,

Just had to tell you Happy Birthday. You are missed & thought of daily. Continue to watch over your family. Love you & miss you.

Aunt Donna

Happy Birthday Matt...Tonight I'm having a drink for you.

Hey there Birthday Boy!

I just wanted to send you a Birthday wish and hope that you enjoy your 21st Birthday! I'll be thinking about you and hope that you and Grandpa aren't getting into trouble up there! Once again, Happy Birthday Ma-chew! I love you!!!!

Thank you for everything Matt!

I had a dream about you last night. We were at prom, but it wasn't really one we had been to, it was another one. I know it was a dream, but everything was so real. I knew that I had one more chance to be with you. I dont know how but I just knew that. And it was like you knew it too. I couldnt stop holding on to you, and kissing you and telling you how much I love you! It was probably the most real dream I have had. I could feel your arms around me and I could hear people talk, and I could smell you. It was amazing, but I woke up crying. I miss you so much! Please keep giving me dreams like that! I need them.

Hey...thanks for the parking spot today. It is ridiculous at school to try and park. They are redoing the parking lot and closed off about 300 spaces. I'm gonna need you to help me with parking...it's going to be a while before they are done.

I'm going by your house on Sunday. Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Scott are closing up the pool and they need some help! I will give Bear a big hug from you, I'm sure she'd like that. She'd especially prefer that over wrestling with her...(you know you used to do that!)

Well, I'm going to sleep. I have to get up early...I have Kickboxing in the morning! Take care and I'll talk to you soon. I love you, cuz!

Hey you! I went out today with some people I met. It was the first time I have gone out since I got here. We went to Second City, and it was pretty fun. I was a little bit nervous to be out at night, but I know your always watching over me. I hope your watching over everybody, and I hope you can somehow tell what I'm writing on this thing, because it helps me out a little bit. I love you!

Hey Sweetie, its me again. I moved into school today, and I dont know how I feel about everything. I definatly miss you, and I really need you to watch over me through all of this. I love you!

Matt,



Hey Jamie and I have been asking you to help us out ith a few things that we have been talking to you about, hope you can pull some strings. You would be so proud of Jamie, she has been so strong throughout everything, I am extremely proud of her. She misses you like you wouldn't believe as well as everyone else that loved you. Hope you can help us out!

Hey Matt. I just wanted to let you know that I miss you and I can't get you out of my thoughts or dreams...I guess that's a good thing though. I love you, cuz.

Hey sweetie, its me again. I'm confused about all this stuff about school tonight, and how I'm going to pay for it. I'm missing you so much right now because I really need some advice.

Happy Anniversary Matt. I am so lucky to have had you. I'm so blessed that you wanted to be with me, and my life is so much better because of you. I'm not done loving you.

Matt-

Hey cuz! I checked my grade online today...and I got a better grade than I thought I would in the class. You really pulled through for me on that one. Thanks for giving me the answers to the test (I know you circled most of the answers). I know you weren't one to do homework, but you helped me out. You're the best angel someone could have!

I saw you in my dream last night. I got to hug you in it, too. I can't begin tell you how happy that made me. I miss you still more than ever! Well, I need to get packing because we are leaving for the Wisconsin State Fair tomorrow. Yep, as always...we'll be there! I'll talk to you soon...most likely tonight. Take care! I love you!

Marilyn-

I was on vacation last week and just heard about Matt today. I was absolutely shocked and there are no words to express how terribly terribly sorry I am.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.

Matt,

You will be missed so much. You are such an amazing person, and you have touched peoples lives in ways you can only imagine. I can, without a doubt, say that you are the love of my life. You have changed my life in so many ways, and you have taught me how to live. I Will love you forever. My heart still belongs to you.



Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, and Dan,

Your son was really something special. He had so much drive and ambition. He was truley an inspiration. I know that Matt will be watching over us with just as much love, and i know we will never stop loving him. Always remember that i am still here, to help, or even just to talk to. Thank you for your stength as well, it has really helped me.

Marilyn,

I just got back in from out of town and heard the shocking news about your son. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers, and as hard as it is to believe your dearest Matthew is in a much better place.

Please take care!!



God Bless



Jennifer Peterson-- Aetna friend

There are no simple words to express my deepest regrets in the loss of Matt. There are many memories of us all growing up playing, laughing, and being simply kids. As Abigial always reminds me that Heaven is the greatest place and we are all waiting as God's children until it is our turn and we have served our Lord, we all know that Matt is looking down and watching over us now. "Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be, A resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journey's, different paths along the way, we all are meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay... Our destination is a place far greater than we know. For some, the journey's quicker, for some the journey's slow. And when the journey finally ends, we'll claim a great reward and find an everlasting peace, toghether with the LORD." May we find the gentle peace and comfort close to our hearts that Matt is is heaven with God! Love to all! Amy, David and Abigail Miller

Dear Uncle Scott, Aunt Marilyn , and Dan...

My heart goes out to all of you at this time....I was in disbelief when Dad told me what had happened to Matthew..I know that no words can make the pain go away.but you are in my prayers..Our love to you always, Melinda & Kyle Morgan

Matt~

We've had so many good memories over the years. You were one of the funniest people I've ever met. You were always able to make me laugh, even when I was in the worst of moods. You were kind and always put others before you. Everytime I hear Bohemian Rhapsody or Wierd Al, or anytime I glance over at my trombone, I can't help but think of you. I was so lucky for being able to be so close to you, even after moving so far away. Thank you for being such a great friend. I miss you terribly.



Mr. & Mrs. Morgan and Dan~

I wish I could be there to thank you in person for raising such a loving son. I'll always smile when I think of him. I send my most sincere condolences for your family's loss.



Love always,

Meagan

Matt,



I did not know you personally but, did know you through your Mom-at work. You came from a wonderful family. Your Mom,Dad,brother, family and friends will miss you tremendously. You were a blessing here on earth. You enlightened everyone's life that you met and even those you did not meet-we knew you through your family.



Marilyn, David, Dan, and family,



My heart goes out to you all. Please, know that we are all praying for you. Your Matt was a wonderful person and he is watching over you too. God will help you all through this.



Your Friend,

Brenda (Kringlie)

Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Scott, and Dan-



These past few days have been very hard on all of us. I just keep thinking about Matt and the fun times we've had it's been helping. I have been watching all 3 of you through everything and you all have been absolutely amazing for one another. Help each other out and always be that crutch for one another. You know I'm here whenever you need me. I'll stay the night and be your 'daughter' whenever you want...you know my number. Take care and I will talk to you soon. I love you guys.



P.S....Dan, you're doing an amazing job!

MR and MRS morgan

im very sorry about your lose. matt was a wonderful friend. i knew him in high school me and my boyfreind steven kozmer both miss him very much he was so happy and friendly to both of us. thank you for rasing a loving son.

Marilyn,



I'm so sorry for your loss. No words exist that will confort you, but know that my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt,

We have known each other since Link and had fun together in our classes. I remember some kids asking if we were brother and sister because of our red hair. We have a lot of good memories with each other and I'm sad because we can't make more. Many tears will be cried and many memories will be remembered. You were such a great friend and were there when I needed you. I remember us just sitting together and talking on the bus ride back to the hotel from the Dodgers game on the California trip. Even though we never hung out a lot we could always just sit and talk forever, and talk about anything. I will never forget the good times we had and I am just sad we lost touch for a while and for now we can only talk through prayers. I will always remember you and miss you terribly.



Mr and Mrs. Morgan and Dan,

Matt was a very loving and caring person. He would always try and cheer someone up if they were having a bad day. I'm am so sorry for your loss. Matt will be missed greatly and you all are in my prayers.

Dear Scott,Marilyn and Dan,

I was so sad when Sharon called me this morning saying 'I've got bad news.' It took me so by surprise that I just couldn't think. I know saying I'm so sorry for your loss will not relieve your pain, but I hope you will know that all of you will be in my daily prayers. I remember Matt as a little guy and that he was always less serious that Dan. I remember he always had a great smile. I'll pray to my folks and inlaws who are all in heaven to welcome him with open arms and teach him the ropes up there. Please call me if you need anything. I wish I could be with you just to give you guys all a big hug. Please accept my families deepest sympathies and know that he'll be watching over you.

Roberta & Jim Witte & Sons

Dear Marilyn and family,

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved son, Matthew.

I can remember how proud you were of him. whenever you spoke about him. I know you have a very special

guardian angel looking down from Heaven and now he is watching you and your Family.

Im deepest sympathy to you and your family.



Peg Pellegrino

co-worker from Alexian Bros.

Dear Marilyn, Scott, Dan, Cindy, and Swiniarski & Morgan families,



Death cannot diminish the important ways Matt touched your lives, and grief cannot take away the happiness you shared. The sorrow will fade in time... but the love will remain forever. God bless you and comfort you in this time of great sadness.



Joan Rogers

Dear Maryiln,

I am Cindy Lehnert's, sister we have only met a couple of times of which was such a pleasure.

Cindy, called to let me know about your loss & words cannot express the pain I know you feel.

I to have lost a son & there are not anywords to help comfort one at a time like this.

It is only a pain another parent in this situation can understand.

Matt, was a wonderful young man so we know the Lord had a special plan for him that he took him so young.

I am sorry that I cannot be there to give you a hug that I know you need right now.

You and your family are in my prayers to give you all the strength you need at this time.

God Bless !!

Ginny Williams

i am so very sorry for your loss. i knew matt from conant and when i heard that he had passed the other day it brought tears to my eyes. we werent close, but realizing that he is now gone; much too early for his time. i wish i could attend services, but i am sorry i can not. i send my warmest regards.

DEAREST MARILYN & FAMILY,



THERE ARE NO WORDS ANYONE CAN SAY WHEN YOU LOSE A CHILD. WHEN WE LOST OUR BETH AT AGE 21 IT MATTERS NOT WHAT ANYONE SAYS. THE HURT IS TO GREAT AND THE HEART ACHES TO MUCH. I AM SENDING YOU A POEM TO READ AFTER AWHILE. IT HAS HELP ME THROUGH MANY A ROUGH DAY. GOD BLESS

CAROLE C AMBC

I'M FREE



DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME, FOR NOW I'M FREE I'M FOLLOWING THE PATH GOD LAID FOR ME. I TOOK GOD'S HAND WHEN I HEARD THE CALL; I TURNED MY BACK AND LEFT IT ALL.



I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY TO LAUGH, TO LOVE, TO WORK OR PLAY. TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY, I FOUND THAT PLACE AT THE CLOSE OF DAY.



IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID, THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY. A FRIENDSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH, A KISS.

AH YES, THESE THINGS, I TOO, WILL MISS.



BE NOT BURDENED WITH TIMES OF SORROW, I WISH YOU THE SUNSHINE OF TOMORROW. MY LIFE'S BEEN FULL, I SAVORED MUCH, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES, A LOVED ONE'S TOUCH.



PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TO BRIEF; DON'T LENGHTEN IT NOW WITH UNDUE GRIEF. LIFT UP YOUR HEART AND SHARE WITH ME- GOD WANTED ME NOW, GOD SET ME FREE.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan --



I always have difficulty expressing myself during times like these. Please know that I am truly sorry for your loss.



Dan --



I don't like being sappy, but you know I'm here for you. Just let me know when I can start pestering you.

Cindy, Marilyn & Mrs. Swiniarski & Family,

Our familiy's wishes and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I still remember visiting your mom's place on Karlov when Marilyn and her family lived upstairs. I can still see Matthew and Danny running around grandma's house or chasing after each other around the pool table.

hey matt,

wow i still can't believe it... im missing you so much like you can't believe. but i know your watching over everyone down here. You left us way too soon, but hey give the big man up there a big hug for me. Im so glad that i met you and that we became friends, i hope you know that you made such a difference in my life with by being my friend. I love you matt and you'll always be in my heart and you'll never be forgotten. Btw you owe me a Harley, cause you promised. *xoxo*

Its been more then 10 yrs since I worked with Matt's mom in a doctors office...I would on occasion see Matt with his mom and he was a very nice and sweet boy back then.And from what I read still was even to this day.Its so sad and tragic the loss of any loved one and my heart goes out to the Morgan family.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan,



I was so sorry to hear about Matt. I had him in class and he was a great kid. He always brought a laugh to the class. Please know that my prayers are with you during your time of loss.

I am so sorry for your loss.

As a co-worker and a friend of Mathew's aunt (Cindy) I have come to know the whole family through her and know how much she loved them all.

Your loss is shared by many friends who care and know that you are in my thoughts and heart

and in my every prayer.

Dear Morgan Family,



I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. We have never met, but I knew Matt quite well from Conant. He was such a wonderful person, and had such a great sense of humor. He always had a smile on his face, and he spread this happiness wherever he went. You must be very proud of him. I know he will be greatly missed.



Sincerely,



Jennifer Melvin

My Dearest Dave and Madelyn,

No words could ever express the sadness in our hearts for the lost of your son Matthew. I can see him as a toddler at the bowling alley on Saturday mornings. Running smiling, laughing and yes eating. (or running away from slime...)

I wish there was something I could do to erase the pain you must be feeling. No one can ever take away the wonderful memories you have and that is what will somehow get you through this.

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

All Our Love now and always,

Greg and Diana Jaglowski

Lisa Garza and Jennifer Davis

So very sorry to hear from John about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt-

Although we all know you are in a much better place now, this world will miss you like you could never know. Continue to watch over your family as you have these last couple of days and know that you will live on in the hearts of those that love you.



Only you could play pranks on Jamie at a time like this and you know what I'm talking about. Keep 'em up, because they serve as a reminder that you are truly still with us.



The family-

I am truly sorry for your loss. Good friends and family will be with you through this difficult times and you will be in the thoughts and prayers of my family.

Dear Mr & Mrs Morgan: I did not have the pleasure of personally meeting Matt but I know of him from my co-worker Cindy Swiniarski. I was very saddend by this event and my prayers are with you, your family and of course Matt.

Sincerely, Pete

Hey there cuz, I miss you. This is so hard to try to get through, but we are all keeping our heads up. I can't believe this happened to our family and our 'Ma-chew'. Things are going to be weird around the holidays with you not around. Remember at Thanksgiving there was always the little table at Aunt Cindy's that you and I would always sit at together? Yeah, table for two and one bottle of Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice....which I was very lucky if I got one glass of it. You always drank the whole bottle! And our kids table at Christmas time...those dinners won't be as funny as they used to be. At Grandma's old house at dinner time all we would hear from Danny is "Matt! Stop it!". Then a second later Uncle Scott would yell "Matt, knock it off!". Usually that wouldn't help anything, but we let him stay convinced that it did. Yes, things are going to be a lot more quiet without you. You were always such a good person to talk to. I know that when I had broken up with someone, you was there talking to me and making me feel better. I don't know if I ever thanked you for that. I hope you are still a good listener because you are probably going to be very busy up there helping us all out. Reguardless if you were there or here, you'd help out. Also, thanks for letting me sleep in your bed and taking the couch when I lived at your house...it was very comfy! I really did enjoy staying up late and watching TV with you and chit chatting about random things, South Park isn't my first choice to watch, but it's ok.



I was talking to everyone about the trouble we used to get into when you still lived with Grandma and Grandpa. I told them about how we used to scrub the laundry room sink with sponges and Comet (that's the Polish in us) and how we tried to get into the garage but the door was always locked and we stuck a twig in the lock, but it broke off. Sorry, it slipped! But I'm glad that I have all those good times to think about that we have shared together because that's what's keeping me smiling and getting through this. You are going to be missed so much. Before I end this letter to you, I need to give you a sarcastic 'Thanks' for making me the youngest cousin on this side of the family. I know that you know how it is, but now I'm the youngest in my family, this side of the family and my mom's. But I am honored to take your place and I will be the youngest with pride! Please say hello to everyone for us and watch over us. Please take care and I'll miss you. Until next time we talk, I love you.

Your Cousin,

Jamie

Dear Morgan family ~

Although I do not know your family I wanted to express my most deepest sympathies. Nothing can be more painful than the loss of a child/sibling.



Please keep your faith in God even more close to your heart and may he continue to bless you and keep your dear son in his loving hands.



God bless you....

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Mr & Mrs Morgan

First of all, I would like to thank you, I thank you for Matt, for who you raised him to be and for giving us the chance to meet and get to know a person as wonderful as your son. Matt was an amazing person and I couldn't believe it when I got the call from Jill yesterday morning to tell me about what had happened to Matt. I've known Matt for quite some time. I live only a few houses away from you guys and would pass him on the street from time to time, I was also in band with him and I knew him through Jill. Your son was never with out a smile and always willing to share his smile with who ever came his way. Matt was always joking around and ready to have fun, any way he could. I will never understand why God has taken him from us. It's not fair but he must have needed another angel up in heaven. Please know that Matt and your family are in my heart and in my prayers. I will think of Matt often, especially when I look out my window, and see your house. Your son will truly be missed by a lot of people. Thank you for Matt. And I am truly sorry.