Matthew Dale Conger, age 33 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was a member of St Paul's Catholic Church in Valparaiso. Matthew enjoyed spending time with his son, doing Soap Box Derby, and helping his dad work on cars. He was a wonderful artist and loved working on art and doing tattoos. Matthew also enjoyed dirt bikes.
He is survived by one son, Dylan Matthew Lowery of Warsaw, IN; his parents, Frank "Dale" and Virginia Conger, two brothers, Kevin Conger, Justin Conger, one sister, Jennel (Fiancee, Chris Poore) Conger, grandmother, Janet Matthews, and one nephew, Adriaan Poore all of Valparaiso, IN.
Funeral services are Wednesday April 6, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville. Visitation is Wednesday April 6, 2016 just prior to the funeral service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. (219) 942-2109 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.