Support Michael Mattoon's Family
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Michael D. Mattoon unexpectedly left this life on January 30, 2017 at the tender age of 30. He left behind his loving wife, Kathleen, and daughter, Madison, 11 months.
Michael fought a courageous battle with a quiet and insidious mental disease, bipolar disorder. Unlike physical ailments that are visible to the naked eye and evoke instant empathy, mental diseases are often less understood and more difficult to relate to.
To Michael's credit – with the support of Kathleen, Madison, his parents and brother, and close friends – this awful disease did not define him as evidenced by the pictures within highlighting several cherished memories. He will be remembered for many things, including: his love for family, friends and dogs, his ear-to-ear smile, public service as a firefighter and paramedic, and love for the outdoors among many other things; but perhaps most importantly, his love for his wife and daughter who brought Michael happiness and the "normal life" he longed for.
Kathleen and Madison's journey ahead will be the greatest challenge of their lives. Please help support them in both prayer and finances in this time of profound loss. Your donations will be used to pay for living expenses and to create a future safety net for Michael’s young family. All donations will be transferred directly to Kathleen. Thanks in advance for your time and compassion. God bless.
Michael fought a courageous battle with a quiet and insidious mental disease, bipolar disorder. Unlike physical ailments that are visible to the naked eye and evoke instant empathy, mental diseases are often less understood and more difficult to relate to.
To Michael's credit – with the support of Kathleen, Madison, his parents and brother, and close friends – this awful disease did not define him as evidenced by the pictures within highlighting several cherished memories. He will be remembered for many things, including: his love for family, friends and dogs, his ear-to-ear smile, public service as a firefighter and paramedic, and love for the outdoors among many other things; but perhaps most importantly, his love for his wife and daughter who brought Michael happiness and the "normal life" he longed for.
Kathleen and Madison's journey ahead will be the greatest challenge of their lives. Please help support them in both prayer and finances in this time of profound loss. Your donations will be used to pay for living expenses and to create a future safety net for Michael’s young family. All donations will be transferred directly to Kathleen. Thanks in advance for your time and compassion. God bless.
Organizer and beneficiary
Tom Buhrmann
Organizer
Glenview, IL
Kathleen Mattoon
Beneficiary
