Obituaries
Matthew John Sawyer
August 29, 1947 - October 18, 2023


- Funeral
- Private
Matthew J. Sawyer was born in Chicago, Illinois to his parents, Matthew and Patricia (Kearns).
Along with his brothers and sisters he attended church and school at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in River Forest, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard from 1966-1971. His father served in the 83rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. His son, Matthew E. served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army during the 1990’s, making them a Legacy Military Family. He was President and owner of Belmont Machinery Company, an Illinois Corporation from 1968 until the time of his death.
Matthew was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret L. Sawyer, his brother Luke, brother John, brother-in-law Duane St. Germain, brother-in-law Ron Johannsen, and brother-in-law Larry Leibovitz.
He is survived by his wife, Patrice (Brandli) Sawyer,
Seven Children: Jennifer (Patrick) O’Brien, Matthew E.(Tracy) Sawyer, Jane (William)Fahy, Brittany Sawyer, Amelia (Michael)Solone, Meredith (Matthew)Jensen, and Douglas M. Sawyer.
Thirteen Grandchildren: Shannon O’Brien, Katie O’Brien, Aidan O’Brien, Allison O’Brien, Emma Sawyer, Rachel Sawyer, Haley Sawyer, Billy Fahy, Jessica Fahy, Jackie Fahy, Gwenyth Sawyer, Chloe Duros, and Julian Solone.
And by his siblings: Mary Lynn St. Germain, Mark Swaya, Ann Johannsen, Elizabeth Leibovitz, and Kate (Jeff) Chovanec.
Funeral Services are private and being handled by Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matthew’s name to:
Condolences
Brittany Anne Sawyer from Saint Charles, IL
"Love & Miss you always Daddy ❤️"
Schoen family from Wayne , IL
"Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Matt. May fond memories and all the prayers being sent your way comfort you during this time."
Kirk Nichols from St Charles , IL
"Sorry for the loss of your husband,Dad, grandfather Patti and kids. May he RIP"
from ,
"My prayers are with all of you, I am so sorry for your loss"
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"My condolences to the Sawyer family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always enjoyed talking with Mr. Sawyer on the phone and in person. David from State Farm"
Donna Hughes from Abilene, TX
"So very sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Praying for the peace and comfort of God to surround you and carry you. Jillian and Andrew and I will keep you all in our prayers. Love to you all."