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In Memoriam

Matthew G. Kolstoe - Class Of 2010

Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) 12 October 2010

Word spread quickly throughout the community Monday that four 2010 Okemos graduates had been involved in a horrific crash on U.S. 23 in Green Oak Township, where the car they were riding in crossed the median from the northbound lanes and hit an oncoming SUV.

Three were killed - 19 year-old Heather Comstock, her 18-year-old boyfriend Matt Kolstoe and her long-time friend, 18 year-old Sarina Seger.

Note: Two adults in the SUV also died.

BORN: 5 SEPTEMBER 1992

DIED: 10 OCTOBER 2010 LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Matthew G. Kolstoe Okemos In love for life, Matthew G. Kolstoe passed away with his special friend, Heather Comstock on October 10, 2010. Matthew was born September 5, 1992 the son of John and Gail Kolstoe. He was 18 years old. Matthew was a 2010 graduate of Okemos High School, extremely active in Chieftain Sports. Matthew was a member of Boy Scouts Okemos Troop # 64 and enrolled at MSU to study psychology. Matthew is survived by his parents; brothers, Alex and Aidan; and his grandparents Norbert and Jermaine Gabry, and Ralph and Carolyn Kolstoe; aunts and uncles, Gary and Gail Gabry, Greg and Dena Gabry, David and Shelia Kolstoe, Mark Kolstoe, Susan Kolstoe, and Paul and Kari Kolstoe; and ten cousins. Matthew will also be missed by his many, many friends. A private funeral service will be held. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Okemos High School Swim and Dive Team, Cross-Country Team, or Orchestra, 2800 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864-6506 in memory of Matthew. Please visit www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com to sign the guestbook for Matthew's Family.