Elaine Matthews Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elaine Matthews of DeForest, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elaine left this world on June 14, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine Matthews to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Francis Kuchar and Gertrude Cecilia McGill; her husband Harry Keith Matthews; her daughter Joleen Ann; her sister Mary Joan Flannery; and her brother-in-law Jim Flannery.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Joy Dillenbeck (Scott), Joel Matthews (Jennifer) and Jay Matthews (Christine); her grandchildren, Ben Matthews, Julia Matthews and Hayden Matthews; and her siblings-in-law, Tom Thomas (Mary Ann) and Carol Matthews (Bill). She is also survived by several cousins; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to 9 Lives Rescue, The Dane County Humane Society or your favorite animal charity.
