Matthew Thomas Kautz Obituary
The family announces the passing of Matthew Thomas Kautz (Lebanon, Missouri) on August 3, 2026. Matthew, born on July 4, 1979 in Osage Beach, Missouri, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Matthew Thomas Kautz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Barbara Jean Reeves; his stepfather Ronald Len Reeves; and his grandparents, June Ellen Zeigenbein, Max and Patty Kautz.
He is survived by: his father Thomas Arthur Kautz (Donna) of Sunrise Beach; his friend Tommy Clausell; his grandfather Ivan Charles Zeigenbein (Claudette) of Brumley; his siblings, Tonya Van Aken (Preston) of Rockford, Illinois and Lucas Reeves (Rebecca) of Cape Girardeau; his stepsiblings, Casey Reeves (Dina) of Lebanon and Chelsey Flenniken (Mikey) of Springfield; his nephews, Jakobe Donigan of Conway, Remington Reeves, Kendrick DePriest of Cape Girardeau, Boone, Eddie and JJ Flenniken of Springfield; and his niece Penelope Van Aken of Rockford, Illinois. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CAST for Kids Foundation. Or mail a check to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation at 2755 Commercial Street SE, Ste. 101, Salem, OR 97302 .
