Prairie State Wire

Matthew James Derrig, 43, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Husband of Michelle Derrig, father of Gabriella Derrig, son of Cynthia and the late Thomas Derrig, and brother of Amanda Wade and Christopher Derrig. Uncle of Liam, Dominic, Emma, Marc, Penelope, and Evangeline, and son-in-law of Donna Corrado-Swiderski. Matthew worked for 21 years with special needs adults and children, leaving a positive impact on his students. Visitation at Brady-Gill Funeral Home on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inurnment will be private.

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