Matthew Dempsey Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2025-08-23T19:00:00
End: 2025-08-23T22:00:00
Location: McMurrough Funeral Chapel

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Matthew Dempsey of Mettawa, Illinois, born in Mount Morris, Illinois, who passed away on August 16, 2025 at the age of 51. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Dempsey to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Jeannine; his children, Aiden and Taryn; his parents, Doug Dempsey and Sandy Dempsey of Apopka; his siblings, Julie Morgan (Dave) and Laurie Wolf (Aaron); his siblings' children, Evan, Emma Morgan, Autumn and Logan Wolf; his uncles, Jack Dempsey and Tom Dempsey (Kathy); his father-in-law Michael Flick of Leaf River; his sister-in-law Nicolle Shelton (Steve); his siblings' children, Samantha and Aaron; his brother-in-law Michael Flick Jr. (Emily); and his sons, Bryce and Joshua. He was also cherished by many extended family members and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Matt's children's education fund, written to Jeannine Dempsey, c/o McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Pl, Libertyville, IL 60048 would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McMurrough Funeral Chapel Ltd

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August 28, 2025

BC Christopher wrote a sympathy message

“I just heard this terrible news. It was the end of last year when we were discussing meeting up for breakfast or something and unfortunately we were not able to make it happen. I heard from another former colleague. I am sorry I missed the memorial. Horribly sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. Brian Christopher (former Videojet colleague)”

August 21, 2025

Carol Winardi wrote a sympathy message

“We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are friends of Matthew's parents. It is hard to understand the loss of a loved one, especially when there should be so much more life to live. Our sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Carol and Win Winardi”

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