| 1. | Thomas H. Mathews was born on 15 Jan 1930 in Alton, Madison Co, Illinois (son of Willard R. Mathews and Gertrude Hercheneroeder); died on 17 Nov 2005 in St. Anthony's Health Center, Alton, Madison, Illinois; was buried on 22 Nov 2005 in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey, Madison, Illinois. Notes:
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Alton Telegraph 21 Nov 2005
Thomas Mathews
GODFREY
Thomas H. Mathews, 75, died at 10:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Saint Anthony's Hospita l in Alton.
He was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Alton to Willard R. and Gertrude A. (Herchenroeder) Mathews. H e married his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Helen Hunt, on April 16,
1955, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. She survives.
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honorably discharged as a sergeant in
1952. He retired from Alton Box Board as an electrician after 35 years of service. He
was past president of UPP Union Workers Local 976 and a board member for many years at the Al ton Box Board Credit Union. He was a member of Alton Moose Lodge 951 and Alton-Wood River Spo rtsman's Club and managed Little League baseball in Alton for six
years. An avid bowler and golfer, he belonged to several leagues. He was a member of SS. Pete r and Paul Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Julie Ann and Marc Co cozza of Alton; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas V. and Liz Mathews of Overland Park, Kan. ; five grandchildren, Mitchell Ryan Daniels, Elizabeth Anne Enstall, Rebecca Marie Enstall, G race Helen Mathews and Natalie Rose Mathews; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Mae an d Herman Boren of Godfrey and Carol Ann Martenize of Austin, Texas; one brother, Ralph Mathew s, and his wife, Mary Catherine, of Bethalto; one sister-in-law, Kaye Mathews of Alton; numer ous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Mathews; a sister and brother-i n-law, Ruth and Roland Jun Jr.; one niece, Linda Boren; and his inlaws, Victor C. and Helen M . Hunt.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until services at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gent Funeral Home i n Alton, with Father Roger Schoenhofen officiating.
Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey.
Memorials may be given to the Crisis Food Center or St. Vincent de Paul Society at SS. Pete r and Paul Catholic Church.
Online information and guestbook may be found at www. gentfuner alhome. com.
Thomas married Mary Helen Hunt on 16 Apr 1955 in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Alton, Madison, Illinois. Mary was born about 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Alton Evening Telegraph 16 Apr 1955
Miss Mary Helen Hunt, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor C. Hunt, 814 McKinley Blvd., was m arried to Thomas H. Mathews this morning at 9 o'clock in SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Mr. Mat hews is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Mathews, 711 Brown St.
The double, ring ceremony, followed by nuptial mass, was used by the officiating clergyman, t he Rev. G. R. McCaughey. Spring flowers were arranged on the high altar.
Mrs. Thomas E. Springman (Jeanne Long) was matron of honor for her cousin, and Ralph Mathews , brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. Springman's sisters, Mary Patricia and Kathry n Long, were flower girls, and the wedding rings were carried on a satin pillow by Roland E . Jun III, nephew of the bridegroom. Richard W. Mathews and Roland E. Jun were ushers.
Miss Therese Springrnan played before and during the wedding, and as the bridal party entere d and left the church.
Miss Hunt, who was escorted down the main aisle by her father, wore a gown of white embroider ed nylon tulle over taffeta, fashioned with an envelope bodice of tulle tucked to form a V-ne ckline and a bouffant skirt extended by hoops and crinoline. The skirt had a center panel i n front and a similar panel in back swept into a short train. The waistline of the gown was e mphasized with a small bustle, and
the sleeves and neckline were edged with an embroidered design. A crown of seed pearls and rh inestones held her finger-tip veil in place, and her bridal bouquet was formed of lilies of t he valley and white roses.
Mrs. Springman appeared in a very full floor length frock of varied shades of blue and a mat ching hat. She carried pink daisies. White tulle dresses, over taffeta, made with puffed slee ves, fitted bodices and full skirts were worn by the flower girls. They carried small basket s filled with flowers, and had matching blossoms for hair ornaments. Short white gloves compl eted their costumes.
Breakfast was served at Hotel Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Hunt held a reception this afternoo n at the family home for their daughter and Mr. Mathews.
Assisting at the reception were Miss Katherine Girard, Miss Joan Galloway, Miss Ann Weaver, M rs. Harold White, Mrs. Joseph Walter, Mrs. Samuel Ulett, Mrs. Christopher Fischer and Miss Re becca
Hunt. Miss Hunt is a cousin of today's bride.
After a trip Mr. and Mrs. Mathews will take up residence at 1909 Myrtle St. When she leaves M rs. Mathews will be wearing a three-piece costume suit in black and white, white straw hat wi th velvet trim,
black faille short coat, and black patent leather accessories.
Mr. Mathews, who was graduated from Marquette High School with the class, of 1948, is employe d in the laboratory of Alton Box Board Co, He spent two years in the Marine Corps.
Mrs. Mathews, an inactive member of Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority, is employed in the accountin g department of Owens-Illinois Glass Co. She was graduated in 1951 from Marquette High School .
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Alton Evening Telegraph 16 Apr 1955
Miss Mary Helen Hunt, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor C. Hunt, 814 McKinley Blvd., was m arried to Thomas H. Mathews this morning at 9 o'clock in SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Mr. Mat hews is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Mathews, 711 Brown St.
The double, ring ceremony, followed by nuptial mass, was used by the officiating clergyman, t he Rev. G. R. McCaughey. Spring flowers were arranged on the high altar.
Mrs. Thomas E. Springman (Jeanne Long) was matron of honor for her cousin, and Ralph Mathews , brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. Springman's sisters, Mary Patricia and Kathry n Long, were flower girls, and the wedding rings were carried on a satin pillow by Roland E . Jun III, nephew of the bridegroom. Richard W. Mathews and Roland E. Jun were ushers.
Miss Therese Springrnan played before and during the wedding, and as the bridal party entere d and left the church.
Miss Hunt, who was escorted down the main aisle by her father, wore a gown of white embroider ed nylon tulle over taffeta, fashioned with an envelope bodice of tulle tucked to form a V-ne ckline and a bouffant skirt extended by hoops and crinoline. The skirt had a center panel i n front and a similar panel in back swept into a short train. The waistline of the gown was e mphasized with a small bustle, and
the sleeves and neckline were edged with an embroidered design. A crown of seed pearls and rh inestones held her finger-tip veil in place, and her bridal bouquet was formed of lilies of t he valley and white roses.
Mrs. Springman appeared in a very full floor length frock of varied shades of blue and a mat ching hat. She carried pink daisies. White tulle dresses, over taffeta, made with puffed slee ves, fitted bodices and full skirts were worn by the flower girls. They carried small basket s filled with flowers, and had matching blossoms for hair ornaments. Short white gloves compl eted their costumes.
Breakfast was served at Hotel Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Hunt held a reception this afternoo n at the family home for their daughter and Mr. Mathews.
Assisting at the reception were Miss Katherine Girard, Miss Joan Galloway, Miss Ann Weaver, M rs. Harold White, Mrs. Joseph Walter, Mrs. Samuel Ulett, Mrs. Christopher Fischer and Miss Re becca
Hunt. Miss Hunt is a cousin of today's bride.
After a trip Mr. and Mrs. Mathews will take up residence at 1909 Myrtle St. When she leaves M rs. Mathews will be wearing a three-piece costume suit in black and white, white straw hat wi th velvet trim,
black faille short coat, and black patent leather accessories.
Mr. Mathews, who was graduated from Marquette High School with the class, of 1948, is employe d in the laboratory of Alton Box Board Co, He spent two years in the Marine Corps.
Mrs. Mathews, an inactive member of Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority, is employed in the accountin g department of Owens-Illinois Glass Co. She was graduated in 1951 from Marquette High School .
Children:
- Julie Ann Mathews
- Thomas V. Mathews
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1930 - 2005 (75 years)