Matthew Thomas Reardon, 52, of Genoa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home near St. Edward.

Matthew, son of Thomas F. and Deanna M. (Werner) Reardon, was born on Oct. 22, 1971, in Albion. He was baptized at St. Edward Catholic Church on Oct. 31, 1971, and received the sacrament of confirmation on April 16, 1985. He attended District 83, also known as Bunker Hill, through the eighth grade. He then went to St. Edward Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1990. Throughout high school, Matt was not able to play sports due to his heart condition. However, he was allowed to play football his senior year along side three of his brothers. On Sept. 2, 1998, Matt was united in marriage to Shanna Nieman at St. Edward Catholic Church. The couple made their home on Matt’s great great grandparent’s farm near Genoa. From this union, Matt was blessed with one son. Matt worked at Lindsay Manufacturing and farmed with his dad and brothers at MBD Farms.

Matt was a lifelong member of the St. Edward Catholic Church parish. He enjoyed watching TV especially Friends and Superman. Matt was a good friend to many and loved spending time with his large family.

Matt is survived by his son Nick Reardon of Genoa, parents: Tom and Deanna Reardon of Genoa, four brothers: Bob (Mindi) Reardon of Genoa, Marc (Torrie) Reardon, Ben Reardon and Dan (Nichole) Reardon, all of St. Edward, two sisters: Marianne (Phil) Osantowski of St. Edward and Teresa (Bob) Mahood of Atkinson, 15 nieces and nephews, along with aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Barney and Florence Reardon, Leo and Georgetta Werner, niece Kinley Colette Fritzges.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at St. Edward Catholic Church in St. Edward with Rev. Mark Tomasiewicz and Deacon Harlan Long officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Miller-Levander Funeral Home of St. Edward was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome. com.