Barbara ��Bobbie�� Matuzek, 64, Enjoyed breeding dogs
Barbara ‘’Bobbie’’ Matuzek (nee Owens), age 64, of Vermilion, died December 2, 2004 at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was born March 7, 1940 and had lived in Vermilion for 25 years, moving from Lorain.
She worked as an assembler for Lithonia Down Lighting for 15 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion, its Altar Rosary Society and choir. She enjoyed breeding dogs, crocheting, walking, and pets.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Leonard Matuzek; daughters: Cheryil Richmond of Port Clinton, Rebecca Smith of Vermilion, and Madonna Matuzek of Vermilion; son: Lee Matuzek, Jr. of Tampa Bay, FL; 3 grandchildren; 3 sisters: Betty Owens of Bakersfield, CA, Beatrice Taylor of Corvallis, OR, and Brenda Owens of Seattle, WA; brothers: Arthur of Plaines, MO, Jimmy of Bakersfield, and Arnold Owens.
Preceding her in death was her parents: Arthur Van and Barbara (nee Leashman) Owens.
Friends may Friday, December 3, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH. St Mary Altar Rosary Society will say the rosary at 4 p.m.
Prayers will be said in the funeral home Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Father Jim Holmer, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.
Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.