Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Matthew A. Balcer

Passed away on March 22, 2025


Matthew Balcer, age 45, late of East Side, passed away March 22, 2025. Loving father of Kaitlyn Balcer. Devoted son of Albert and Gwen (nee Lewandowski) Balcer. Dearest brother of Monica (Jeff) Highland. Cherished uncle of Noah and Harper. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. We have a big hole in our hearts from his passing and that’s because of his imprint in our lives. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday, April 1, 2025 DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Formerly Annunciata), 11128 S. Avenue G, Chicago, IL. where friends and family will gather for a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, if you are so inclined you may make a donation in honor to Matt to the National MS Society. 

In Honor - National MS Society

Funeral Service:
Memorial Mass Our Lady of Nazareth Church
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Private

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, if you are so inclined you may make a donation in honor to Matt to the National MS Society. 

In Honor - National MS Society

Visitation Location

Directly at Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Formerly Annunciata)
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617


Visitation Information

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 10:45 am until 11:00 am

Condolences
"May Matt rest in peace. Your Gin Mill Brothers will miss you. May the Lord look over your family. God bless, John Clancy "
- John Clancy
March 26, 2025 4:41 am

"So sorry to hear about Matt, truly one of the nicest guys I ever met"
- John M Evans
March 26, 2025 7:54 am

"I'm so sorry for your family's loss."
- JO NELL ANTON
March 27, 2025 11:26 pm

Candles Lit
"Rest in peace dear Godson!"
- Aunt Joyce
March 26, 2025 2:17 pm

"May you find peace & tranquility."
- Lisa Carroll
March 26, 2025 8:03 pm