Matya, Thomas Eugene Jr.

MATYA, BROWERS, SPRAGUE

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 6/6/2014 at 16:19:18

Matya, Thomas Eugene Jr. -
Thomas Eugene Matya, Jr., the son of Thomas and Katherine (Browers) Matya,
was born on September 8, 1929 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Thomas entered
into rest on July 1, 2008 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa
at the age of 78 years, nine months, and 23 days.
He graduated from North High School in Omaha, Ne. in 1947, and served his
country during the Korean War while in the United States Army.
On November 7, 1953, Tom was united in marriage to Bernadine LaVonne
O'Connell at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Corning, Iowa. Their union
was blessed with five children: Timothy Eugene, Kathleen Marie, Nancy
Elizabeth, Maureen Ann, Mary Michelle, and Thomas Joseph. They moved
their family to Bushville in 1963.
Tom married Ferne Sprague on June 25, 1977. Tom was a member of St.
Patrick's Catholic Church and served on various committees in the church. He
especially enjoyed playing cards and sharing jokes with all his family and
friends.
Survivors include his children: Tim Matya (Rebecca Mino) of Aurora, Co.;
Kathleen (Johnny) Ecklin of Lenox; Nancy (Jim) Voge of Portsmouth, Iowa;
Maureen (Richard) Weaver of Creston; and Michelle (Kevin) Behlers of
Corning; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters: Angeline (Floyd)
Henderson, Grants Pass, Or.; Dolores Miller, Blair, Ne.; Mary Ann (Em)
Rindone, Omaha, Ne.; Shirley Mentzer, St. Louis, Mo.; many nieces,
nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernadine; infant son,
Thomas; sisters: Monica Stemmerman and Rosella Seamann; and his
brothers, Edward, Leo and Raymond.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 16, 2008