Matthew Jacob Whitlock
July 9, 1993 - November 22, 2018
Matthew Jacob Whitlock, 25, of Bourbonnais passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1993 in Kankakee. Matthew loved being outdoors in nature, animals-especially his cat Cookie, trains, writing poetry and music. One could always find him smiling and everybody who met him, loved him. He was gentle, kind and sweet. He is survived by his mother Carrie Meents of Bourbonnais; his father Michael Whitlock of CA; maternal grandmother Carol (Rick) Patton of Bourbonnais; one sister Alyson Thomas of Bourbonnais; two brothers D’Mitre Thomas of Bourbonnais and Shane Whitlock of Ashkum; and one niece Avree June Whitlock. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Jerry Meents and his best friend Renae Culp. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 2-6pm at Schreffler Funeral Home in Bourbonnais – 1100 N. Convent, Bourbonnais, IL. Memorials may be made to the family wishes.
Matthew Jacob Whitlock, 25, of Bourbonnais passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1993 in Kankakee. Matthew loved being outdoors in nature, animals-especially his cat Cookie, trains, writing poetry and music. One... View Obituary & Service Information