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Michael Matkovich Obituary
Matkovich, Michael G. 74, late of Orland Park, beloved husband of Betty (nee Buckley), loving father of Jean, Nancy (Terry) Metke and Michael, dear grandfather of Natalie and Nicholas Metke, cherished brother of the late Matilda (late William) Decker, the late Eva (Gus) Levas, the late Mary (Vince) Fry, Anna (Robert) Ivan and Frances (Leo) Wilkes. Funeral services Monday, 9:15 a.m., from Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Rd., Mokena, IL, to St. Mary's Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Sunday, 2 until 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Assn. or Myelofibrosis (MDS) Foundation, would be appreciated. For information call: 708-479-1210To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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JERRY CONSIDINE
December 11, 2005
TO BETTY AND THE FAMILY OF MIKE I SEND MY DEEPEST REGRETS. MIKE WAS A STAND UP GUY WHO LIKE A GOOD TIME LIKE MANY OF US. JUST AND OLD FRIEND FROM THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD. MIKE WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS,
Raymond Gruhlke
December 11, 2005
Mikey, was the best friend I had since the day I met him in 1947. I will never have a friend like him again in this lifetime. I will miss his friendship. Rest in Peace, Old Friend
Annie Macarol Hoyt
December 11, 2005
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
JOHN MOGE MACAROL
December 11, 2005
PLEASE EXCEPY MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SHARING SOME GREAT TIMES WITH MIKE WHEN WE ALL LIVED IN BRIDGEPORT.26TH STREET WAS WHERE WE HAD MOST OF OUR SHARING AND BONDING AND HOW CAN WE FORGET NAPS BOWLING ALLEY.BEING THAT MIKE JUST LIVED A FEW DOORS DOWN THE BLOCK.MIKE WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AND IT WAS A JOY JUST TO BE AROUND HIM AND ENJOY HIS COMPANY
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Eva Suyko-Manzke
December 11, 2005
Matkovich Family,
A man who would do anything for his wife and children. He always would remember your face and a story to go with it. Truly a great man. He will be missed greatly.
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