John E. Mathews

John E. Mathews, age 84, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his home.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, WI. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Townline Cemetery, Town of Springville, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

John was born September 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Emanuel and Rose (Bynoe) Mathews. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. John served in the Navy during WWII and then in the Army during the Korean War. He married Vivian Mary Luke on September 14, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. John worked as an accountant for ICX until his retirement. He and Vivian moved to Grand Marsh in the early 1980’s.

John enjoyed woodworking and making crafts, he was an avid hockey fan and enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Rose Mathews; wife, Vivian; and brother, William.
Survivors:
Daughter: Mary Garrett of Phoenix, Arizona
Son: Walter Gruca of Homer Glen, Illinois
Son: Edmund Gendvilas of Elgin, Illinois
Grandchildren: Gabrielle, Bernadette, Julie, Elizabeth
3 Great-Grandchildren, further survived by other relatives and friends

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Condolences

  1. Brenda says:
    February 20, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I only knew your father and grandfather casually but he was always a very pleasant patron – we will miss seeing his smiling face. He seemed a gentle and kind soul, and may he rest in peace.

  2. Cassie Busalacchi says:
    February 17, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I will miss your smiling face and your great stories. You were such a very special person and made our days complete when you came in to see us. Now you are with your Love and smiling together again.
    RIP
    Cassie

  3. Ladies from State Farm/Rosemary Pittsley Agency says:
    February 17, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    To the family of this wonderful man…our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies. John was such a pleasant man and always smiling when he came into our office. A true gentleman & and a joy to know. We are truly going to miss him. It broke our hearts when we heard of his passing. Our prayers go out to John’s family for comfort and peace.

  4. Cassie Busalacchi says:
    February 17, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    John,

  5. Belinda Crowe says:
    February 17, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I was sorry to see that Mr. Mathews had passed away. He was a wonderful and nice man. I only ever knew him through work at the law office but he always made me smile when he came in. The world has lost another caring person. Heaven is a much brighter place now and I am sure he and Vivian are glad to be back together.