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Judith A Matan (Knight), age 86 of Gary, IN passed away on May 22, 2026. The beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Matan. She was born on July 5, 1939 to the late Howard and Ruth Knight.
Judi attended Tolleston High School and was a proud “Raider”. Judi was involved with East Glen Park Little League, coaching her daughter’s soft ball teams and supporting her son’s baseball teams. She was quite the bowler and had a few trophies to show for it.
She is survived by her 5 children: Deana (Allan) Wardill of Australia, Joseph Matan Jr of Gary, IN, Mila Sokolowski of Crest Hill, IL, Eric (Debi) Matan of Hobart, IN, and Rebecca Gonzalez of Merrillville, IN; Grandchildren: Tony, Danny, Kara, Bruce Jr, Jacob, Matthew, and their partners; 10 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law: Veronica Talavera and Karen Matan and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her brother William (Patricia) Knight, in-laws: Joseph and Anna Matan, and brothers-in-law William Matan and Joseph Talavera.
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Ill never forget all the times id come over and she would be playing her 20 questions game covering her forehead cause she would say the game was cheating 😂
Sorry for your loss….
So sorry for your loss. 💔
My condolences to the family and all who loved her. She was a really nice person and I always enjoyed when she would come over to visit. She was a very special friend to my mom.
Teri Solivais Gayda
I am broken hearted at the loss of my “sister” who made the trio of Matan widows so meaningful, but I know she is happily with my brother now.God’s love and light shine upon you now in your eternal rest.
Deana I’m sorry to see Judy has died. I was under the impression she was seriously ill the last time I talked to Bill. Then Bill died and I no longer had any contact with anyone. I wish I had known because I loved her and would have liked to have talked to her before she expired. You have my sincerest sympathy at your loss. Tell Mila I mourn with all.
I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of your mother. I have so many fond memories of the times I spent with her. She opened her home to me and always had a smile on her face. She was like a second mother to me, teaching me many life skills like cooking, baking, and sewing that I still use to this day. I am so very thankful that she was a part of my life.
My prayers are with all of you,