It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Matthew Martin Pembroke, on April 23rd, 2025, at the age of 39.

Born March 15th, 1986, he was the son of Martin and Cinda (Swanson) Pembroke. He is survived by sisters Amanda (Daniel) Sfiligoj and Megan Pembroke, Grandmother Jean Swanson, Godmother Julia Pembroke Berger, many aunts, uncles, cousins and three precious nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Rosemary Pembroke, his maternal grandfather Gerald Swanson, his maternal great grandparents Byron and Evelyn Voights, his uncle and Godfather Michael Berger, his aunts Florence Pembroke and Patricia O’Brien, his uncle, John Swanson, and his cousin Timothy Pembroke.  

Matthew was raised in Western Springs, IL and Cedarburg, Wisconsin.  He attended St. John of the Cross (Western Springs, IL), Highlands Elementary School (Countryside, IL) and St. Francis Borgia (Cedarburg, WI) Grade Schools.  During his elementary school years, Matthew studied piano under the tutelage of Ludmila Derka, with whom he had great respect for, and he came to be a gifted pianist.  Matthew graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL.  He furthered his education after high school and received a bachelor’s degree in Physics from University of IL at Chicago.  

Growing up Matthew enjoyed spending weekends at his maternal grandparent’s farm and watching the harvest in the fall, weekends at his paternal grandparent’s cottage in Delavan, WI, attending Wisconsin Friday night fish frys and boating with his cousins.  Matthew loved spending time with his family and was especially fond of the annual trip to Holy Hill Basilica in Hubertus, Wisconsin followed with a Wisconsin supper club Sunday brunch.    He loved good food, family vacations, and always enjoyed a drive through the Morton Arboretum, which was near his home in Lisle, IL.  Matthew had the unending love and support of his family and his passing leaves a void that cannot be filled.  He will be buried in Ransom, IL alongside his grandparents, aunts and uncles.  He will rest in eternity near his grandparent’s farm where he always found peace. 

Visitation, Wednesday, April 30th, from 3:00pm-7:00pm, at Adolf & Powell Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook, IL.  Family and friends to meet Thursday, May 1st for a 10:00am Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace, 701 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL. Burial will be at 12:30 in Ransom, IL immediately following the funeral.  

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to NAMI DuPage. https://namidupage.org/donations