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John Elliott Matthews

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[August 09, 2023]    John Elliott Matthews, 62, of Springfield, formerly of Clara City, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Funeral home:  Staab Funeral Home, Springfield

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John Elliott Matthews, 62, of Springfield, formerly of Clara City, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1961 in Quantico, VA to Charles Eugene Matthews and Linda Barbra Young Groves.

He is survived by his father, Charles E. (Carol) Matthews; two children, Jeremy (Britany) Matthews of Clara City, MN and Timothy (Dana) Loeffler of Mt. Zion, IL; seven grandchildren, TJ, Emily, Carter, Rylee, Mason, Elessa, and Lyric; one great-grandchild, Stormy; five sisters, Veronica Matthews of Yucca Valley, CA, Bess (Robert W.) Getman of Yucaipa, CA, Barbara Nye of Springfield, Paulette (Ignacio) Matthews-Gonzales of Laverne, CA, and Sheryl Gibbs of Cornland, IL; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Barbra Young Groves; infant son, Adam Lee Matthews; infant brother, Charles Eugene Matthews, Jr.; and sister, Teresa Borero.

John served his country in the United States Army. He was a history buff, especially involving the topics of war. He was a self-employed carpenter and had many skills. He was also an avid knife collector. His greatest hobby and joy however, was spending time with his grandchildren.

Cremation was accorded by Staab Funeral Home – Springfield and he will be interred at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors.

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