Robert P. Matsko

Robert P. Matsko, 73 of Streator passed away Wednesday evening (May 18^th) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

A combined visitation time for Bob and Mary who passed away on July 28, 2014 will be held Monday from 9 – 11 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.   Memorial services will be held Monday at 11 at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Bob was born on October 26, 1942 in Streator to Peter and Lola (Defenbaugh) Matsko.  He married Mary K. Sullivan on October 27, 1962.  She passed away on July 28, 2014.

Surviving are children, Mark Matsko of Streator, Tina (William) Keeney of Utica and Todd (Amy) Matsko of Princeton, 3 grandchildren, William Keeney of Florida, Marisia and Kayleigh Matsko of Princeton, brothers, Gerald “BoBo” (Mary) Matsko of Streator, David Matsko of Brownstown, sisters, Janet Benstine and Charese (Kent) Richards both of Streator.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Bob attended St. Stephen’s Grade School and Streator High School.  He was of the catholic faith. He retired from Owens Illinois Glass after 42 years.  Bob was a member of the Lazy Acres Sportsman Club.  He loved watching the birds and the deer grazing in his back yard, and fishing and hunting.

Memorials may be made to the family of Robert Matsko for a memorial to be determined .