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Michael Matzuka Obituary
Matzuka Sr., Michael T. passed away December 4, 2006, beloved husband of Jean, loving father of Bonnie DeSmet, Janice (Daryl) Cooper, Michael T. (Tristi) Jr. and Mark (D'Anne), grandfather of Jessica, Michael III, Rachel, Kaitlyn, Natalie and the late Ryan, brother of Marie Lore, Helen Gibson, the late Joseph, Henry, Irene, John and Frank. Funeral Saturday, December 9, 9:45 a.m., from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect to St. Zachary Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p..m. 847-394-2336 
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Bonnie DeSmet
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas Dad.
Love and miss you.
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Jessica De Smet
December 13, 2006
Happy birthday Grandpa.
james pitzaferro
December 8, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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