Michael Dean Mataya Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Dean Mataya of Marion, Illinois, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Dean Mataya to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Michael is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Michael's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Mataya and Elizabeth Ann Mataya (Hubbs). He is survived by: his brother James Mataya; his nephew Cory Mataya; his niece Sara Mataya; and his great-nephew Carter Mataya.

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