Matthew Martin Magruder

Matthew Martin Magruder, age 53, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Beloved father of Allison (Jacob) Brooke, Nicholas (Cydne Parsons) Magruder, and Jacob (Kayla Lewis) Magruder. Cherished grandfather of Kinlye, Kennedy, Nolan, Parker, and Kameron. Dear son of the late Bernard and Mary Magruder. Loving brother of Vicki Forbes, the late Robert Magruder, Stephen Magruder, Mark (Susan) Magruder and the late Chris Magruder. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Randy and Shawn. Matthew will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Like the car he drove,
He would pass you in the fast lane of life,
Like the blaring music from his car,
He loved life and a good joke,
Like the roaring engine of his car,
His temper would take off like a racer to the finish line,
With his fast car he ran straight through everyone’s heart,
When his engine went he went along with his fast car to heaven,
Going fast as he could down the road of eternal sleep.

Visitation to be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 5:30 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, Illinois 60475. For more information, or to leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit our online guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com or call 708-755-6100.