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Matthew E. Kemp

November 7, 1966 ~ April 14, 2014 (age 47) 47 Years Old
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Message from Frank Bilyeu
June 30, 2014 4:23 PM

It's sad to hear about Matt, I wish I wouldv'e known sooner. Had the privilege of working with him here at ADM in Decatur, IL. I know the difficult times he went thru while here. My wife and I were honor to have him attend church with us several times along with Chase. I still have a picture of him a Chase with the deer Chase got several years ago. I pray he finnaly found peace with God and will not suffer no more. Our Prayers go out to his family.
Message from Mike Allen
April 27, 2014 8:04 PM

So sorry for your loss. Mike and I use to ride back and forth to work together. He will be greatly missed.
Message from Kelita Deems
April 25, 2014 4:01 PM

Jill,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.  Know that you are in my prayers.
Message from Yvonne Hesson Smith
April 24, 2014 10:23 PM

Mark , Misty and family, prayers for you all at this difficult time. May God give you a peace that only He can give. I will always remember Matt with a sweet grin on his face. He was a good kid. God bless you, Yvonne & Gary
Message from Carol Farnese
April 24, 2014 11:23 AM

Sally, Mark, Misty and Michael,
I pray that God wraps his loving arms around all of you as you grieve the loss of Matt.  I have such wonderful memories of Matt from our childhood and growing up in Macksburg.
Message from Ralph Tewksbury
April 23, 2014 11:03 PM

Misty,  My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your brother.

In Christian Love, Ralph
Message from Wanda Erb-Hetzer
April 23, 2014 10:05 PM

Misty, Sally, Mark and Mike

I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. You're in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, I love and miss you Misty.
Message from Sarah Lowden
April 23, 2014 8:26 PM

Jill, I am so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Hugs & prayers, Sarah & kids
Message from Kathy and Bill Taylor
April 23, 2014 12:27 PM

Misty, Sally and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you find peace in your memories and may God give you strength to bear the loss.
Message from Penny Howard
April 23, 2014 5:25 AM

GARDEN PATH was sent by Jeff .

With our deepest sympathies. Jeff & Penny (Harriman) Howard & Family

Message from Tami Beverly
April 22, 2014 8:29 PM

Jill,
May God comfort you with peace during this difficult time, as only He can.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  He will not lead you where his grace cannot keep you, when you are faltering, you still will find Him there.
Love & prayers,
Wayne & Tami Beverly
Message from Linda McAuley
April 22, 2014 8:07 PM

I met Matt when we were in the 7th Grade at Dexter City Jr High and we were friends throughout our high school years and into our 20s.  We had so many fun times in the 80s but then life took us in different directions and we lost touch with a few calls over the years.  He was a kind & nice man that I remember with much fondness.  After I left for college he would check in on my grandma and take her out to dinner and drive her to appointments which is an act of kindness I will never forget.  I am saddened to hear of his untimely death and my thoughts are with his family and all of those that loved him.
Message from Wende Schott
April 22, 2014 7:23 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Matt.
Message from Jim & Vera Poole
April 22, 2014 4:37 PM

Sally, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. It must be so difficult; we both have "children" in the same age group, and we can't imagine having to deal with this kind of loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you and your family.
Message from Jason Conrad
April 22, 2014 4:27 PM

SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by Jason Conrad .

From all your friends USA Buckeye Bassmasters

Message from Christine Yates
April 22, 2014 2:58 PM

Very sorry for the loss of Matt!  He will be greatly missed by all of us at work.
Message from Gayle King
April 22, 2014 2:32 PM

To Mike,Darla, Tyson, Teleasha, Tayla, and Tessa,

So sorry for your loss. I did not know Matt personally, but I understand the heart break of losing a family member.  You will all be in my prayers as you go through this time of loss. May the love of God give you and your family comfort, understanding  and strength to carry on!
Message from Rev. Gregory Magruder
April 22, 2014 10:24 AM

My prayers are with the family of Matt at this time. I taught Matt in his 8th grade year and always liked him as a person. He had a friendly spirit and a shyness that was appealing. I have lost track of him over the years. I hope life treated him well and that his wife and children will know the peace of God during these days of sadness. May the God of comfort give you comfort.
Message from Don Brown
April 22, 2014 8:08 AM

My deepest condolences to the family. I work with Mike and went to school with Matt's parents. Great people. Sally, Mike and Aunt Beth-my thoughts are with you, Eddie and the entire family-Don Brown.

Message from Charlotte Valentine
April 22, 2014 7:48 AM

So sorry for the loss of Matt.  I will miss him here at work.  He was a great guy.
Message from Steve Snider
April 22, 2014 7:28 AM

Sorry for your loss. Matt will be missed here at work.
Message from The Clark's Bob,Janey & Robbie & Salena
April 21, 2014 11:20 PM

We are so sorry for your loss, I remember Matt when he lived in Macksburg and he would come to our house with Mike, you are in our thoughts & prayers to the Kemp family.
Message from Dave and Diana Lawrence
April 21, 2014 10:43 PM

Sally, Misty and Family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your son and brother.  May you all find peace in the memories and faith in knowing that he is in a better place.
You will be in our prayers in the coming days. We love you Misty and our hearts are broken for you.  God Bless
Message from Butch Turner
April 21, 2014 10:41 PM

Jill, Sally and the Kemp family it is with deep sorrow that Matt is no longer with us he will be deeply miss by all. Love all of you Butch
Message from Lois Lee
April 21, 2014 9:40 PM

To all Matt's family you all are in my thoughts and prayers I went to Caldwell High class of 1983 went to school with Mark I know how it feels to lose a brother mine passed in 2008. May Matt R.I.P. and his family be cared and help thru Jesus to comfort and care for you May God bless each of you!!!
Message from Jim & Theresa Cartell
April 21, 2014 9:02 PM

To Matts family,our deepest sympathy. We remember Matt as a little boy growing up in Macksburg. So sorry for your loss.
Message from Connie Parker
April 21, 2014 9:00 PM

Jill, My dear friend, I am so very sorry that you and Matt's family are going through this at his young age.  I am thinking of you and praying for the family.  I hate being so far away.  Please know that I am here for you if you need to talk.  I love you ~Connie Parker
Message from Ellen
April 21, 2014 7:49 PM

Jill I am so sorry for your loss.Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. If there is anything I can do let me know. Prayers for Matt s family.
Message from Traci Barnett
April 21, 2014 7:13 PM

To the family of Matt Kemp.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I went to school with Matt and remember many many fun times with him.  I know by what he said to me he had a very strong relationship with God and I am sure he is looking down from Heaven smiling.  May God be with you and give you the strength to deal with your loss.
Message from Rhonda Minosky Hastings
April 21, 2014 6:50 PM

Jill and all family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Matthew when he was a young boy. He was always a happy kid. I went to school with his brother Mark. Please give my condolences to Mark as well. My heart is sad to see such a good young man go. Many prayers to you and the family.  Respectfully, Rhonda Minosky Hastings
Message from Amanda Thorn
April 21, 2014 6:36 PM

Jill,  I cannot say I'm sorry enough. Many thoughts, prayers and love being sent to you. Although I never met Matt, I was with you many times as you spoke about him and your love for one another. It was one of a kind!!  I am here for you if you need anything at all. Love you very much!!! May God comfort you and his family during this difficult time.

Amanda, Jeremy, Baileigh and Brennen
Message from Kimberly (Groves) Archer
April 21, 2014 6:28 PM

Thoughts and prayers to all of Matt's family during this difficult time!!
Message from Cheryl Hinton
April 21, 2014 6:25 PM

Jill, I never met your husband but having met you I know he had to be someone special.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I know you made him a happy person, knowing your personality.
Message from Janice Woods
April 21, 2014 6:05 PM

Jill, So sorry for your loss !!
Thinking of you, Janice Woods
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