Alice C. Matlock

Alice C. Matlock, 98 year old resident of Pierz, MN, formerly of Harding, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Pierz Villa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding with Fr. David Maciej officiating. Visitation will be from 9 AM until 11 AM on Monday at the church. The Rosary Sodality will pray the Rosary at 9 AM on Monday. Interment will be in the Holy Cross parish cemetery. Caring for Alice and her family is LeMieur Funeral Home in Pierz. Alice Catherine Banach was born to the late Peter and Catherine (Otremba) Banach on May 5, 1927, in Hillman Township. She attended grade school at the Hillman country schoolhouse and later in life, with determination, acquired her high school diploma. Alice worked as a nanny in the Twin Cities area prior to her marriage. On June 7, 1948, she married Sylvester Matlock and moved to her new home on a farm near Harding, where they raised their family. Sylvester passed away in 1969, and shortly after, Alice moved to Pierz, MN. Alice then began her career as a professional cook. She worked at the Pierz Villa, the Pierz School District, and after retirement Alice continued to cater many private and community events. Alice moved to the Pierz Villa in October of 2023. Alice had a true love and talent for cooking, baking, and food preservation. Her specialty was homemade baked bread made weekly until the age of 96. The bread was always graciously shared with family and friends. Filled cookie tins, passed back and forth, were also shared with her family. Alice enjoyed reading, embroidery, card playing, and corresponding with her family. Alice’s faith was strong and she believed in the power of prayer. She strongly valued education and encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their educational goals. Alice often stated that education is one thing that cannot be taken away. Alice was a member of the Pierz Legion Auxiliary, the Pierz Christian Mothers, and the Harding Rosary Sodality. Left to cherish her memory are her 5 children: Dianne (Bruce) Mair of Sioux Falls, Gary (Valerie) Matlock of Pierz, Kathy McNabb of Florida, Marilyn (David) Meyer of Pierz, and Rosanne (Dave) Boser of Pine Island; Grandchildren: Brad (Becky) Mair, David (Colleen) Mair, Laura Davis, Rachel (Bert) Kimman, Rebecca Matlock, Gwen Matlock, Gregg (Nicole) Matlock, Jennifer (Patrick) Shannon, Kelly McNabb (Jason Lichtman), Katie (Drew) Pearson, Amanda (Garth) McFadden, Joe (Toni) Meyer, Kelsey (Ryan) Diers, Michael Meyer, Ryan (Sarah) Boser, Jason (Natalie) Boser, Kevin (Lindsay) Boser; 33 great-grandchildren, and her sister/best friend, Lucille Stangl of Pierz. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sylvester; her grandson, Galen Matlock; sisters, Catherine Meyer and Ardelle Wentworth; and many other relatives and friends.

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Alice C. Matlock

May 5, 1927 - March 19, 2026