Matthew (Matt) J. Malikowski

Matthew (Matt) J. Malikowski, 91, of DeKalb, Il., passed away March 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Born Feb. 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL., the son of Matthew and Marie (Wojcik), Matt married Ann (Lalonde) on Aug. 10, 1957 in Bemidji, Mn.  Matt moved from Minnesota to DeKalb in 1966.  In Dekalb, he was a beloved teacher for 23 years and a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Matt was a Navy Airman veteran, where he earned his pilot's license.  He enjoyed softball, bowling, camping, grilling, laughing and spending time with family. In his later life, Matt resided at Oak Crest Retirement Center with many of his friends.

Survivors include sons, Mike (Shelly) Malikowski of Palm Coast, Fl., John (Dena) Malikowski of Wilmette, Jay (Thu) Malikowski of De Pere Wi.; sister, Phyliss (Marvin) Christensen of Perham, Mn.; bother Stanley (Marie) of Perham, Mn.; sister Cathy (Wally) Frazee, Mn.; five grandchildren, Kayla, Kyle, Kate, Anna and Ava, great granddaughter, Skylar and numerous nieces and nephews. Matt will be missed by family, friends and past students.

Matt was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ann, son Mark and brother Eugene.

Memorial Service will be celebrated this Saturday, March 27 at 1:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday March 27, 2021 from 12:00pm till the time of the service in the funeral home. Cremation will be entrusted to Finch Crematory. Due to COVID-19 masks and social distancing is required. Burial will be in the future at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. For those unable to attend in person, you may join in on ZOOM via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7804646918?pwd=b2ZvdzFOamE5cW4vVHoxQTk0bmNOQT09

Meeting ID: 780 464 6918
Passcode: FFH2020

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary's Church of DeKalb in Matt's name.  To send an online condolence, visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com . Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.