Matthew Stefan West, age 54, died March 27 2024 at Springfield, Memorial Hospital. Matt was born on August 04, 1969 in Bloomington, IL. Matt was a 1987 graduate of Galesburg High School and a 1996 graduate of Northern IL Univ. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan He enjoyed playing golf, both at the golf courses and at the card table. His generous spirit and kind nature and his willingness to help others in need will be missed by many. It was his sense of humor that always brought a smile and laughter to others. His family will miss him beyond measure.
He is survived by his parents Tommy West & Phyllis Dorosheff; brothers: Todd (Beth Green) & Aaron (Amy West); and his sister Malinda (Shaun Shaker) and 6 nieces & nephews: Sophie, Frances, Martin, Brooks, Grier and Reed. There will be a burial at Oak Ridge cemetery through Bisch Funeral Home of Springfield, IL.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am at Bisch & Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, Springfield, IL.
Donations in his honor and memory may be made to the:
Mail: Gift of Hope Community Foundation
425 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143-2076
Online: https://www.giftofhope.org/give/