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"Remembering Our Friend Matt Campbell"
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4 Aug 2009 - Today we received the terrible news of the loss of our friend Matt Campbell. This group is for us to share our memories of Matt and how he touched all of our lives.
Morton - Matthew C. Campbell, 38, of Springfield, formerly of Morton, died at 2:41 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Aug. 19, 1970, in Peoria. Surviving are his parents, Tom and Linda Campbell of Morton; one sister, Michelle (Corey) Lyons of Morton; two nieces, Haven and Jade Lyons, both of Morton; one nephew, Austin Lyons of Morton; and his grandmother, Katy Stout of Fort Collins, Colo. He was a 1989 graduate of Morton High School and a 1993 graduate of Illinois State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in English. Matt was employed for several years at AB Dick in Springfield and last worked in sales at Nudo Products in Springfield for 13 years. Matt loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and biking. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, particularly his two nieces and nephew. He enjoyed many extensive friendships, including his high school group of buddies who were like “brothers,” who stayed in contact over the 20 years since graduation.
Memorials:
Peoria Rescue Mission, 601 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Visitations:
2:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, August 9th, 2009 at Knapp - Johnson Funeral Home
10:00AM to 10:45AM on Monday, August 10th, 2009 at Grace Church
Services:
11:00AM at Grace Church on Monday, August 10th, 2009
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David Witzig
I am deeply saddened by the death of Matt. I met Matt in Miss Miller's first grade class at Lincoln Grade School and over the years got to know his sister, mom, and dad. Great family.I can close my eyes and see him right now kicking a kick ball onto to the roof of Lincoln and running around the bases with his hands up.
Dennis/Denny Smith
I don't even know what to say. My Mom forwarded the obit to me today, and I had a hard time believing it could be true.Matt was one guy that never really changed, from grade 1 through grade 12, and I mean that in the best possible way.
A natural athlete & competitor, and a tough guy to not like...doesn't surprise me that he ended up working in sales, he could be quite the politician. I remember him talking himself out of all sorts of trouble with Mrs. Smith, in 3rd grade I believe....pretty impressive for a 9 yr. old.
Maybe I'll dig out the our senior year "Battle Of The Bands" video, with Matt singing a little Whitesnake, while Scott Klopfenstein, Tim Slack, & I backed him up. Good times....we'll miss you, man.
James (Al) Guede
I just found out about Matt today. The thing that I remember most about Matt is how he could make situations better by just being Matt, and his incredible sense of humor. I have recently told my children some of the crazy things in football practice Matt used to do. What a shame to loose such a great person.