Ardine Mathewson Obituary
The memory of Ardine Mathewson of West Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on July 25, 2025 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ardine Mathewson to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ardine had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Ardine may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lem Neal and Sophia Neal; and her granddaughter Dawn Mathewson. She is survived by: her children, Robert (Kathy) of Mount Dora, FL., William of Summerfield, FL., John (Chris) of Dunlap, IL., Merlin "Rocky" (Carol) of West Peoria, IL., Mike (Barb) of Palm Shores, FL and Christine Wolstenholm (Carey) of Naperville, IL; and her niece Patty Sanford (Jim) of Peoria, IL.. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 3 great greatgrandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, she asked that memorials may be made to the West Peoria Fire Department.
