Matthew J. Layton

Matthew J Layton, 53, passed away Wednesday, May 11th at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Precious son of the late John T. Layton, Jr. and Mary Jean (Groark) Layton; dear brother of Kim (Jim) Kraft, Maureen (Mark) Lorbert, and Mike (Arleen) Layton. He is predeceased by sister, Janet and brother, Mark. Beloved uncle of Chris (Ginny) Lorbert, Laura (Jimmy) Mott, Joe (Kelley) Lorbert, Kim and Megg Lorbert and Angela Layton. Despite his health issues, he was filled with gratitude for each day he was given.

Matt donated his body to the St. Louis University School of Medicine so others may learn to heal the sick.

A celebration of his life and memorial mass will be held Saturday, May 21st at 1:00 pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Kirkwood; reception immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org or PO Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis TN 38148-0142) in Matt’s memory would be appreciated. Much love…

7 Comments

  1. Mary Cochran on May 14, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Kim and family,
    My prayers and deepest sympathy
    So sorry for your loss
    May you find comfort knowing Matthew is now in the arms of our Lord with his new life. No more pain or suffering
    Mary



  2. Marigrace Clarke on May 14, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Kim and family, So sorry to hear that Matt died. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your mom, brother and sister. May Matt rest in peace.
    Love, Marigrace



  3. Sandy & Kerry Kohring on May 14, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Kim and family,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
    Love, Sandy and Kerry



  4. loretta cowie on May 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Dear Kim and Family,
    I’m so sorry for your loss of Matthew. Such great wit all the years I worked with him. Life can be so hard and sad.

    Love and prayers, Loretta Cowie



  5. Jewell Rae (Oidtman) Bode on May 16, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Jean, we have not been together for several years but you and your son have been in my thoughts and prayers. Now they are with you. Take care and God love you with all necessary blessings.
    Jewell Rae



  6. Linda Harper on May 16, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Dear Jean and family, So sorry to hear that Matt passed away. I will never forget his smile or his joy. My prayers are with you all. Linda Smith Harper



  7. Kathy Martin Rennekamp on May 18, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Oh Mike, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Matt’s death. I am also sorry to hear that your mom passed. I love your family and have thought of all of you over the years. This is just heartbreaking. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers. May you find comfort in the moments you have shared with Matt and are able to celebrate his life. Matt is now on a new journey with Jesus. Living a wonderful pain free life in heaven. Hugs to all of you.



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