Ronald Matthews's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

Ronald Matthews

July 25, 1934 - May 24, 2025 (90 years old)

Wichita, Kansas

Ronald Matthews's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

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Downing & Lahey Mortuary

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Ronald Matthews

July 25, 1934 - May 24, 2025 (90 years old)

Wichita, Kansas

Ronald Matthews Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Matthews (Wichita, Kansas), born in Dallas, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 24, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Matthews to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Ronald shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ronald farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his mother Adeline Lucile; his stepfather Woodruff Halsey Schley; his father Louis Frederick; his stepmother Jan Gretchen Matthews; his grandparents, Ralph and Minnie Matthews; and his brother Donald Eugene Matthews.

He is survived by: his wife Marjorie Ann Matthews (Schmidt); and his children, Mark Ronald Matthews (Vicki) of North Barrington and Kim Michele Matthews of Wichita, Kansas..

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Downing & Lahey East Mortuary (6555 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67206).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's memory to Scholarship America, Attn: Development, P.O. Box 772858, Detroit, MI 48277-2858, http://www.scholarshipamerica.org. Please notate if donating online "in memory of Ron Matthews.".

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary



Fri

June 06

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67206

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