Timothy Wayne Matthews

January 8, 1967 - June 23, 2020

Timothy Wayne Matthews, 53, of Waukegan passed away at home peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born January 8, 1967 in Chicago and was a lifelong area resident. Timmy was a member of the House of Yahweh church and worked as a heavy Equipment operator. He was an avid inventor and could fix just about anything. He loved to listen and play music, playing the guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums and harmonica. Timmy was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and enjoyed playing with and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Lassen; children, Jennifer Spencer, William Edward Matthew Lassen, Vallyn Amber Matthews; grandchildren, Mason Li and Elydia (Elly) Rose Matthews; Father, Harold Russell (Connie) Matthews; brothers, Michael Thomas (Kerry) Verenski, Jeffery Al (Wanda) Verenski, James Russell (Maria) Matthews; sister, Victoria Ostin and cousin, Gary Allen Willis. Timmy was preceded in death by his mother, Marietta Irene Isaacson; grandparents, Larry and June Isaacson and sister, Katherine Lynn Matthews. Funeral services and interment will be private for the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Peterson & Patch Funeral Home 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.