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Matthew "Matt" P. Manthe

5/29/1974 - 7/21/2025

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Obituary For Matthew "Matt" P. Manthe

Matthew “Matt” P. Manthe, 51, of Kewanee, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Matt was born May 29, 1974, in Kewanee, the son of Paul L. Manthe and Judith “Judy” A. (Entas) Hildebrand. Matt attended Kewanee Schools.

Matt is survived by his parents; three sisters and two brothers, Kimberley (Greg) Baze, Yorkville, IL; Melissa Entas, Kansas City, MO, Lori (Matt) Lassos, Freeburg, IL, Christopher Hankins, Kansas City, MO, Brian (Teri) Wise, Moline; fourteen nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a special aunt and uncle, Robert “Bob” and Kathy Hefner, Creve Coeur, IL. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Matt worked for Jon DeWitte Farm Equipment Sales & Services in Toulon, selling implements. Matt put his heart into working for Jon DeWitte, he even endured the frigid temperatures without complaint when fixing implements. He worked for JF Edwards Construction Company in Geneseo, where he drove a truck. Matthew's passion for the outdoors became the cornerstone of his existence. Which was evident by him playing baseball and working on his paper route during his younger years. Hunting, trapping, and fishing were a few of his favorite past times.

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, August 1, 2025, at Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Church of Peace. Pastor Andrew Christman will officiate. Private burial will be in the Garden of Peace Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Matthew 5:42 Ministry of the First Christian Church, Kewanee. Online condolences may be left for Matt’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

Services

1 Aug

Visitation

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home 219 E. Second Street Kewanee, Il 61443 Get Directions »
2 Aug

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Church of Peace 28358 N. 900 Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 08/02/2025

    Kimberly S Manthe

    Even though we don't know each other we have the same last name you're considered family and you have my deepest sympathies and may you find comfort and Gods peace!! Kimberly S Manthe Geneseo ILLINOIS

  • 07/30/2025

    Cathy Kida

  • 07/29/2025

    Tracy Blanks

    Rest in peace Matt, my condolences for the family. I am so sorry for your loss🙏🙏🙏

  • 07/29/2025

    Steve Franklin

    Matt was a good friend to me!! We had many rides and sit down in the car eats and talks. In many ways I was able to open up to him just as much as he did me. I seemed to connect with him more so than a lot of other people. I will cherish the times I spent with him. Rest in Peace my Brother!! Steven Franklin

  • 07/29/2025

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