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Michael Matuga Obituary

Matuga, Michael Beloved son of Edward A. and the late Pearl; dear brother of Edward A. M.D. (Joan) Matuga, Janice (Thomas) O'Hara and Rita (Thomas) Ahearn. Resident of Aspire of Illinois. Funeral Saturday, 9:00am from Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester to Divine Infant Church, Westchester. Mass 10:00am. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Friday 3:00-8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Aspire. Funeral info: 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 14, 2013.

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Eugenia Curry

March 7, 2026

Continued blessings to the family of Mr. Matuga

Eugenia L. Curry

March 7, 2025

Blessings

Marilee Halpin

March 16, 2013

Dear Matuga Family,
I remember your brother well. My deepest sympathy from the Shea Family on the Blvd.
Marilee Halpin

Timothy Hinsdale

March 15, 2013

I knew Michael for a long time; his whole life. I first encountered him through my mother, Janice, who led a Catholic religious group called SPRED (SPecial Religious Education). Michael and Ed and Pearl were active in it.

I will miss Michael. He touched my life as he did many others. He fulfilled God's purpose and he did it well. May perpetual light shine upon him.

March 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away". May you hold on to all the wonderful moments you've shared together.

C Johnson

Robin Price Leach

March 15, 2013

I thank God for Michael's life and for the gift of loving him, and I pray God bring comfort to all who morn him. I will deeply miss Mikey.

Herb Washington - Aspire

March 15, 2013

Words cannot express the totality of one's life or the impact one has on the lives of others. Anyone who met Michael, walked away enriched by him. He will be missed by all and forgotten by none.

My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family.

Eugenia Curry

March 14, 2013

Yoy brought such joy to so many at ASPIRE. We will miss you but are glad that you enjoyed your time here with us at ASPIRE.
Our prayers are with your family.

Lorraine McCormick, Aspire

March 14, 2013

Michael lead a good life full with an abundance of laughter and love. He touched the hearts of all who had the priviledge of knowing him. My prayers are with Michael's family and friends. May God be with you all.

March 14, 2013

I offer my condolences. Take comfort in knowing that we have the Bible-based hope of seeing our loved ones again in a righteous new world.

Bill Dwyer

March 14, 2013

As I didn't have the privlage to meet Micheal, I have seen how much he made a difference in everyone's life that he encountered. My prayers are with the family

Jim Kales, Aspire

March 14, 2013

Michael,

The world seems smaller without you. We truly miss your laughter, warmth and joy-filled spirit. May you rest in peace, we will remember you always.

Jim Kales, Aspire

March 14, 2013

Michael,

The world seems smaller without you. We truly miss your presence with us -- your laughter, warmth, and joy-filled spirit. May you rest in peace, we will remember you always.

Lu Fulgenzi

March 14, 2013

Michael, through you I learned the true meaning of special!

March 14, 2013

What a happy, loving person Michael was. Our heartfelt sympathy to the Matuga family and especially to his sister Jan who proudly included him in in our day-to-day activites growing up. His laughter was infectious, we loved having him with us and he taught us all what unconditional love is about!
Lu & Larry Fulgenzi

Mo and Jim Marino

March 13, 2013

Remembering Michael with love and a smile. He brought joy into our lives by his sunny nature and unconditional love. He was always surrounded by the love and support of his wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. He will be truly missed.

John & Cheryl Hobart

March 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of your brother's passing . Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

March 13, 2013

Michael was truely an inspiration at Aspire;in body, mind and spirit...
Carrie M. Mortimer,DSP Aspire of Illinois

Nicole Evans

March 13, 2013

Michael was so special he will be truely missed by all who knew him.

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