Mathew R. McKinley's Obituary
Mathew R. McKinley, age 35, of Coulterville, IL passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7:33 a.m. in SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL.
Mathew was born on May 22, 1982 in Sparta, IL, a son to Dennis and Melba "June" (Hood) McKinley. Mathew was an industrial welding engineer at Magnum Steel Works, Mt. Vernon, IL. He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the American Welding Society, enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends and family.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Melba "June" and Klif Kline of Coulterville, IL; his father, Dennis McKinley of Coulterville, IL; grandmother, Joycelyn Kasten of Jackson, MO; one brother, Jason McKinley of Addieville, IL; a nephew and niece, Jacob and Anna McKinley of Addieville, IL; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roy and Marcella McKinley; his maternal grandparents, Harrie and Clara Hood; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth McKinley.
Funeral services will be held at Coulterville United Methodist Church, Coulterville, IL on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Kimberly Allen officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at Coulterville United Methodist Church, Coulterville, IL from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Coulterville United Methodist Church.
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