Matthew Alan Young Obituary (1955

Matthew Alan Young ,66, passed away peacefully on September 29 at OSF St. Joes in Bloomington, IL surrounded by his family. Matt was born on July 30, 1955, to Lowell and Lucille (Ryan) Young. Matt was the youngest of seven siblings. He is survived by: Mickey Kuznick, Marlene Thompson, Mike (Ruth) Young, Doodie (Bob) Meiners, and Mark (Coralee) Young. Matt's first and one true love was his wife Theresa (Verderber). They were married on August 16, 1980, and this year celebrated 41 years of marriage. Matt worked at the Department of Corrections and was one of the original owners of the Alley-Bi Saloon in Lincoln, IL. Matt is the father of four children Michelle (Howie) Fuiten, Derek Young, Erik (Danielle) Young, and Kyle (Emily) Young. Matt adored his six grandchildren: Carson, Carter, Cecilia, Ella, Leo and Crosby and loved attending many of their events and activities. Sunday dinner was Matt's favorite day to spend time with his family. He also loved the Chicago Bears and watching many games with the Bear Babies. Matt was an avid woodworker. He spent many hours in his workshop making furniture, comfort crosses and other gifts and toys for his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and deer camp with his buddies. He was a member of the Lincoln Knights of Columbus. Matt is preceded in death by his parents Lowell and Lucille Young, sister, Jeanne and other close friends. He will be missed by all who knew him for his witty banter and ornery sense of humor. Visitation will be from 9-11 on Saturday, October 2 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln, IL with the funeral following with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. A private graveside service will be at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be on Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 12 noon-4:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Lincoln, IL. Memorial donations can be made to Carroll Catholic School Athletics and the Lincoln Knights of Columbus. Cremation rites are entrusted to Fricke Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL.