Alton Matz

Alton W. Matz, 81, of Lincolnville, died April 13, 2009, at his home.

Born Oct. 15, 1927, in Lyons, he was the son of Ferd and Mabel (Olson) Matz.

He was a farmer and cattleman.

On Feb. 18, 1951, he married Evelyn D. Hiebert at Alexanderwohl Church of Goessel. She survives.

His parents, and a sister, Etta Mae Plenert, preceded him in death.

Other survivors include two sons, Steve Matz and Brad Matz of Lincolnville; two daughters, Barbara Hoskinson of Topeka and Sheryl Lance of Walton; three sisters, Margaret Steinert of Raytown, Mo., Jean McCallister of Des Moines, Iowa, and Phyllis Schafer of Canon City, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A family committal service will be at Grant Township Cemetery.

A memorial service was Thursday afternoon at Valley United Methodist Church, Marion, with the Reverend Phil Smith officiating.

Memorial funds have been established with Lincolnville United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association.