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Viola Matson Obituary

Matson, Viola C. 94, of Friendship Village, Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago; passed away January 13, 2003; beloved wife of the late Edwin Jr.; dear sister of the late Linnea Hanson; fond aunt of Donald C. (Marilyn) Hanson and the late Joan H. (Lee F.) Marsh; also survived by many great nieces and great nephews; dear friend of Dorothy Munson for 68 years. Member of Irving Park Lodge #20, I.O.S. for 77 years. Visitation Thursday, 11 a.m. until time of funeral service 1 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. Info., 847-823-5122. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 15, 2003.

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Cyrille Rosenber-Brennan

January 16, 2003

My family lived next door to Mrs. Matson on Karlov in Chicago for 20 years. She was a very sweet woman and will be missed.

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Gwen & Sarah Rosenberg

January 16, 2003

Our family lived next door to Mr. & Mrs. Matson for about 20 years. We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of a kind and beautiful lady.

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge)

January 15, 2003

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