Francis Matthews Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Matthews of Loogootee, Indiana, born in Montgomery, Indiana, who passed away on January 26, 2022 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Matthews and Elizabeth Matthews (Daily); his wife Alice Ash; and his siblings, Joseph Matthews, Jerome Matthews, Mary Strange and Agnes Matthews.
He is survived by: his children, Mary Rose Mangin (Mike) of Loogootee, Nancy Spaulding (Bob) of Loogootee, Linda Wickman (Mark) of Loogootee, Brenda Mathias (John) of Loogootee, Donna Ader (Jim) of Loogootee, Mike Matthews (Katie) of Bloomfield, Tony Matthews of Jasper, Jim Matthews (Janet) of Loogootee and David Matthews (Kelly) of Loogootee; and his sister Marcella Smith of Indianapolis. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be to St. John Catholic Cemetery or St. Vincent De Paul.
