Matthew
Matthew Artis
Matthew A. ‘Matt’ Artis, Sr. of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013.
Matt was born February 12, 1970 in Plainwell to Larry and Mary (Dumas) Artis and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Christian and a member of Plainwell Assembly of God. He volunteered with St. Vincent DePaul Society and had also served as president of TOPS Michigan Chapter 610.
Surviving are two sons, Matthew Alan Artis, Jr. and David Isaiah Artis, both of Otsego; his parents, Larry and Mary Artis of Otsego; brothers, William ‘Bill’ (Tammy) Artis and Michael (Tony Holewinski) Artis, both of Kalamazoo; a sister-in-law, Susan Artis of Kalamazoo; a niece and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
John Artis
in 2010; and by his grandparents.
Memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Plainwell Assembly of God, 202 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080 where memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 29, 2013, with Pastor David Alderman officiating.
Contributions in memory of Matt may be made to Plainwell Assembly of God, 202 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080, or St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Margaret Church, 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078.
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Christina Siwik
May 28, 2013 at 1:23 pm
So sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. He was a fine young man. Prayers go out to his entire family.
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Joyce and (Aunt) Gloria Wahmhoff
May 28, 2013 at 1:26 pm
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy and love to all the family at this very sad time. Please know our thoughts are with you and we are keeping you in our prayers. Remembering you always….
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Devi Zecklin-Davis
May 28, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Matt you are going to be greatly missed by all. You have been a great father to our two sons Matthew and David.
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
May 28, 2013 at 3:53 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. We were shocked when we heard it on the news this morning. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Mark nTerrie Hunkins
May 28, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss, very shocking news. Prayers are with you all.
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Dave and Carol Seiter
May 28, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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The Ransler Family
May 28, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Boys, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. We will pray for you both and your family. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask us. Thinking and praying for you.
Love, the Ranslers
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Donna & Brent Ingraham
May 28, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Matthew and David you are in our hearts and prayers, you have such a strong family support around you. Mary and Larry you are especially in our hearts and we will be there with hugs and prayers. We love you all so dearly. We will see you real soon. Will and Michael big hugs!
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Don & Sherry (Meacham) Hurlbut
May 28, 2013 at 7:01 pm
We were saddened to learn of Matt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to the entire family. May your memories help you through this most difficult time.
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Sarah Boven
May 28, 2013 at 8:04 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
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Donna and Gary Willoughby
May 28, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Dear, Mike and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of your twin Matthew. How deep the loss must be especially so soon after losing John. Please give yourself time to grieve, and rest. We will lift you up in prayer. Hugs…
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Scott Mason
May 28, 2013 at 8:49 pm
I was sorry to hear of Matthew’s passing. My sympathies to your family
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Cathy Dugan
May 28, 2013 at 10:03 pm
I am so sorry about Matt, my prayers are with you.
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Lynn Anderson
May 28, 2013 at 11:19 pm
I was saddened to hear of Matt’s passing this morning on the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this time. May wonderful memories of Matt’s life give you comfort today and knowing also that one day we will all be together again bring you peace in the days to come..( Matt and Mike graduated with my Daughter Dawnl).
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Mary Hinds
May 29, 2013 at 8:23 am
So saddened to hear of Matt’s death and can’t imagine how your hearts are aching. My heart aches for him, also. He was such a kind man and will be missed by so many. He was like a good son to me and called often to see how I was. I so enjoyed our talks. The Hand that touched him and gave him life, cares for him now. Sincere Sympathy, Mary Hinds
TOPS MI610 will miss him. He was a wonderful Leader and cared about all of us. Thanks, Matt…Love you.
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The Greenman Family
May 29, 2013 at 8:53 am
We are so sorry to learn of your loss of Matt our prayers go out to you Mike and your family.
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Larry & Jen Luedecking
May 29, 2013 at 9:53 am
All our love & prayers to you and your family…our hearts are with you! Big Hugs!!!
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Voyage Church
May 29, 2013 at 10:03 am
We are sorry to hear of your sudden loss of Matt. We pray for peace and strength for all who love Matt. May bring you comfort and hope in Jesus Christ – the One who conquered death for us. In Christ death is not the end.
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Terri Shaler
May 29, 2013 at 3:45 pm
So very sorry to hear the loss of your son and father. Matt was a fine young man. Your family will remain in mine and the prayers of Christian Neighbors.
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Sandy Sherman
May 29, 2013 at 10:11 pm
Sorry to hear of Matt’s death. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed by all. May you feel the hands of God around you at the difficult time.
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Paula Spray
May 30, 2013 at 9:33 am
This unbearable loss finds you speechless with aching hearts. In your voice, find his. In your heart he remains. Share his laughter, smile, humor, generosity and passions through your heart with others. Our prayers we offer at this very difficult time as we hold you close in our own hearts. In Christ’s Peace – The Spray Family, Paula, Michael, Christopher and Jessica.
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Jan Gerhart
May 30, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Larry, Mary and Family,
Thinking of you at this very difficult time and sending deepest condolences and love to you all. May peace find a place in your heart as you remember the good times with Matt and as each new day passes. Cousin Jan
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Marcia Beach
May 30, 2013 at 8:44 pm
Larry and Mary. I was so shocked to hear about Matt. I enjoyed his friendship, he was a nice guy. My prayers are with you and your family. Matt is in a good place. 🙂
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Jackie hope
May 31, 2013 at 9:48 am
My thoughts are with all of you. I so enjoyed Matt and Mike in the classroom, and know what a loss this is for all of his family. May you be comforted by all the good times you shared.
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Dave & Joy Perricone
May 31, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Larry and Mary we were so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Keeping you and your family in our prayers
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Sabine Cook
May 31, 2013 at 5:48 pm
Larry and Mary .. i just seen the bad news in the shoppers.. I am so very sorry for your loss. When ever I visit my Daughter Matt was always strike a conversation. I did not know him well.but he must have been a remarkable Son and father . And we are so sorry this had to happen.God bless you all ..
Sabine Cook and Family
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Lillian Havens Sibbersen
June 6, 2013 at 11:54 am
Mary, I remember when we talked at the Alumni reunion that you had lost a son a couple years ago. Now another one. Life just isn’t fair sometimes and we have to wonder what God’s plan is for us. It has to be so very hard. As a mother of a son, I can only empathize and my heart aches for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lil Havens Sibbersen
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Matt was born February 12, 1970 in Plainwell to Larry and Mary (Dumas) Artis and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Christian and a member of Plainwell Assembly of God. He volunteered with St. Vincent DePaul Society and had also served as president of TOPS Michigan Chapter 610.
Surviving are two sons, Matthew Alan Artis, Jr. and David Isaiah Artis, both of Otsego; his parents, Larry and Mary Artis of Otsego; brothers, William ‘Bill’ (Tammy) Artis and Michael (Tony Holewinski) Artis, both of Kalamazoo; a sister-in-law, Susan Artis of Kalamazoo; a niece and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
John Artis
in 2010; and by his grandparents.
Memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Plainwell Assembly of God, 202 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080 where memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 29, 2013, with Pastor David Alderman officiating.
Contributions in memory of Matt may be made to Plainwell Assembly of God, 202 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080, or St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Margaret Church, 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Matthew Artis
Condolence Messages
Christina Siwik
May 28, 2013 at 1:23 pm
So sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. He was a fine young man. Prayers go out to his entire family.
Reply
Joyce and (Aunt) Gloria Wahmhoff
May 28, 2013 at 1:26 pm
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy and love to all the family at this very sad time. Please know our thoughts are with you and we are keeping you in our prayers. Remembering you always….
Reply
Devi Zecklin-Davis
May 28, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Matt you are going to be greatly missed by all. You have been a great father to our two sons Matthew and David.
Reply
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
May 28, 2013 at 3:53 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. We were shocked when we heard it on the news this morning. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Reply
Mark nTerrie Hunkins
May 28, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss, very shocking news. Prayers are with you all.
Reply
Dave and Carol Seiter
May 28, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Reply
The Ransler Family
May 28, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Boys, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. We will pray for you both and your family. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask us. Thinking and praying for you.
Love, the Ranslers
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Donna & Brent Ingraham
May 28, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Matthew and David you are in our hearts and prayers, you have such a strong family support around you. Mary and Larry you are especially in our hearts and we will be there with hugs and prayers. We love you all so dearly. We will see you real soon. Will and Michael big hugs!
Reply
Don & Sherry (Meacham) Hurlbut
May 28, 2013 at 7:01 pm
We were saddened to learn of Matt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to the entire family. May your memories help you through this most difficult time.
Reply
Sarah Boven
May 28, 2013 at 8:04 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Reply
Donna and Gary Willoughby
May 28, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Dear, Mike and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of your twin Matthew. How deep the loss must be especially so soon after losing John. Please give yourself time to grieve, and rest. We will lift you up in prayer. Hugs…
Reply
Scott Mason
May 28, 2013 at 8:49 pm
I was sorry to hear of Matthew’s passing. My sympathies to your family
Reply
Cathy Dugan
May 28, 2013 at 10:03 pm
I am so sorry about Matt, my prayers are with you.
Reply
Lynn Anderson
May 28, 2013 at 11:19 pm
I was saddened to hear of Matt’s passing this morning on the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this time. May wonderful memories of Matt’s life give you comfort today and knowing also that one day we will all be together again bring you peace in the days to come..( Matt and Mike graduated with my Daughter Dawnl).
Reply
Mary Hinds
May 29, 2013 at 8:23 am
So saddened to hear of Matt’s death and can’t imagine how your hearts are aching. My heart aches for him, also. He was such a kind man and will be missed by so many. He was like a good son to me and called often to see how I was. I so enjoyed our talks. The Hand that touched him and gave him life, cares for him now. Sincere Sympathy, Mary Hinds
TOPS MI610 will miss him. He was a wonderful Leader and cared about all of us. Thanks, Matt…Love you.
Reply
The Greenman Family
May 29, 2013 at 8:53 am
We are so sorry to learn of your loss of Matt our prayers go out to you Mike and your family.
Reply
Larry & Jen Luedecking
May 29, 2013 at 9:53 am
All our love & prayers to you and your family…our hearts are with you! Big Hugs!!!
Reply
Voyage Church
May 29, 2013 at 10:03 am
We are sorry to hear of your sudden loss of Matt. We pray for peace and strength for all who love Matt. May bring you comfort and hope in Jesus Christ – the One who conquered death for us. In Christ death is not the end.
Reply
Terri Shaler
May 29, 2013 at 3:45 pm
So very sorry to hear the loss of your son and father. Matt was a fine young man. Your family will remain in mine and the prayers of Christian Neighbors.
Reply
Sandy Sherman
May 29, 2013 at 10:11 pm
Sorry to hear of Matt’s death. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed by all. May you feel the hands of God around you at the difficult time.
Reply
Paula Spray
May 30, 2013 at 9:33 am
This unbearable loss finds you speechless with aching hearts. In your voice, find his. In your heart he remains. Share his laughter, smile, humor, generosity and passions through your heart with others. Our prayers we offer at this very difficult time as we hold you close in our own hearts. In Christ’s Peace – The Spray Family, Paula, Michael, Christopher and Jessica.
Reply
Jan Gerhart
May 30, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Larry, Mary and Family,
Thinking of you at this very difficult time and sending deepest condolences and love to you all. May peace find a place in your heart as you remember the good times with Matt and as each new day passes. Cousin Jan
Reply
Marcia Beach
May 30, 2013 at 8:44 pm
Larry and Mary. I was so shocked to hear about Matt. I enjoyed his friendship, he was a nice guy. My prayers are with you and your family. Matt is in a good place. 🙂
Reply
Jackie hope
May 31, 2013 at 9:48 am
My thoughts are with all of you. I so enjoyed Matt and Mike in the classroom, and know what a loss this is for all of his family. May you be comforted by all the good times you shared.
Reply
Dave & Joy Perricone
May 31, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Larry and Mary we were so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Keeping you and your family in our prayers
Reply
Sabine Cook
May 31, 2013 at 5:48 pm
Larry and Mary .. i just seen the bad news in the shoppers.. I am so very sorry for your loss. When ever I visit my Daughter Matt was always strike a conversation. I did not know him well.but he must have been a remarkable Son and father . And we are so sorry this had to happen.God bless you all ..
Sabine Cook and Family
Reply
Lillian Havens Sibbersen
June 6, 2013 at 11:54 am
Mary, I remember when we talked at the Alumni reunion that you had lost a son a couple years ago. Now another one. Life just isn’t fair sometimes and we have to wonder what God’s plan is for us. It has to be so very hard. As a mother of a son, I can only empathize and my heart aches for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lil Havens Sibbersen
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