Barbara M. Matuzek

Barbara "Bobbie" M. Matuzek, (nee Owens), 64, of Vermilion, died Thursday, December 2, 2004 at her home in Vermilion after a lengthy illness. She was born March 7, 1940 in Seattle, WA, and had lived in Vermilion 25 years moving from Lorain. She worked as a assembler for Lithonia Down Lighting for 15 years. She was a member of member of St Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion, its Altar Rosary Society and choir. She enjoyed breeding dogs, crocheting, reading, walking and pets. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Leonard Matuzek; daughters, Cheryil Richmond of Port Clinton, Rebecca Smith of Vermilion, 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, Brenda Owens of Seattle, WA; brothers, Arthur Owens of Plaines, MO, Jimmy Owens of Bakersfield, CA, and Arnold Owens. Preceding her in death were her parents, Arthur Van and Barbara (nee Leashman) Owens. Friends may call Friday, December 3, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. 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