Robert Mathewson

Robert "Bob" Mathewson Herrin-Robert "Bob" Mathewson-78, died 1:05 P.M., Friday, April 11, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Bob was born February 23, 1925 in Knightsville, Rhode Island to Robert & Dorothy (Jordan) Mathewson. He married Tabitha Wilson in 1965. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2001. Bob was retired, having worked at Western Felt Manufacturing in Chicago. He had also owned a tavern in Cicero. He was member of the Cicero VFW and Moose. He veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors Include: Step Son: Dale McWilliams of Marion, IL. Step Son: John McWilliams of St. Louis, MO. Step Daughter & Husband: Ruth & Joe DeJarnett of Tempe, AZ. Step Daughter & Husband: Elaine & Richard Dunn of Downers Grove, IL. Ten Step Grandchildren Seventeen Step Great Grandchildren Sister In Law: Doris Mathewson of Providence, RI. He was preceded in death by his parents, & one brother, Don Mathewson. Memorial Service will be 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Sanders officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home by the Herrin American Legion & VFW Post. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.