Harold A Matthies, age 79, of Chicago, IL., passed away July 17, 2009. Loving uncle of Eveline (Ray) Deabel, Madeline (John) Conway, Jacqueline (Charles) Graham and Micheline (Tom) Ward. Dearest great and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday July 24th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m at Smits, DeYoung- Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6 / 159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service Friday 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. Mr. Matthies was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dolton and a U.S Army Korean War Veteran. In Lieu of flowers memorials to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 245 E. 138th St. Dolton, IL. 60419 would be appreciated. Information at 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com