A Memorial Mass for Matthew Hynes, age 84, of O'Neill will be at 10:30 am Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill with Fr. Bernard Starman officiating. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the O'Neill American Legion Simonson Post 93. Memorial Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary with a 7 pm parish rosary. Matthew passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Matthew Austin Hynes was born October 1, 1938, in O'Neill, NE to Matthew and Helen (Rotherham) Hynes, where he joined 4 older siblings. He attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated in 1956. Matt learned to play pool at his father's pool hall and always loved a good game. Shortly after graduating high school, Matt joined the US Air Force. In 1965, he married Mardelle (Vitt) Dennis. They later divorced.

Matt enjoyed a long career in electronics living in various places like Albuquerque, NM, El Paso, TX, and Sabetha, KS. O'Neill was always HOME. In 1981, Matt had a debilitating car accident and was in the hospital for 3 months. He then was able to see all of his kids through St. Mary's High School and attend all of their activities. He was a good friend to all and would help out whenever possible. He always loved playing cards with family or friends. Matt worked on Keno machines when they first started showing up in bars and restaurants throughout Nebraska. He loved traveling around the state to fix the machines. Nebraska was his HOME! In 2003, Matt had a stroke that affected the right side of his body and his speech. He was blessed to have a compassionate caregiver, Cheryl Mueller, for many years before going to the Veterans Nursing Home in Norfolk.

Matt loved to go to a good auction and find treasures. He collected rare coins, arrowheads, and rattlers. He loved his Irish heritage. A loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and favorite Uncle to many. He will be remembered and loved for years to come.

Matt is survived by his three children, Martin Hynes, Kathleen (Keith) Hauter, and Shawn Hynes; three grandchildren, Austin, Megan, and Elizabeth Hauter; siblings, Terry Hynes and Liz (Jim) Spitzenberger; sister-in-law, Bonnie Hynes; and many nieces and nephews.

Matt was predeceased by his parents; siblings, Pat (Kay) Hynes, John (Jean) Hynes, Bill Hynes, Margaret (Dale) Nissen, and Mary (Louie) Genereux; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Hynes.